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Unable to do stent

Posted by carolyn1948 @carolyn1948, 2 days ago

On March 26th had surgery to install stent but dr. wasn't able to because of small artery. Also was told not a candidate for by-pass because the arteries weren't viable. Is there an alternative?

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njx58 | @njx58 | 2 days ago

Didn't the doctor tell you what's next?

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carolyn1948 | @carolyn1948 | 15 hours ago

He said there was nothing that could be done and to expect another heart attack. I'm wondering if another doctor could look at the records and possibly try to put in a stent(s). There are two blocked arteries.

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njx58 | @njx58 | 13 hours ago
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@carolyn1948

He said there was nothing that could be done and to expect another heart attack. I'm wondering if another doctor could look at the records and possibly try to put in a stent(s). There are two blocked arteries.

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Wow - I would make an appointment with the best cardio surgeon you can find. For a doctor to say "sorry, can't do anything, the next heart attack is coming" sounds insane to me.

I spend a lot of time researching doctor reviews before picking one. It can be a frustrating process.

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