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Older people who had stent surgery
Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Dec 8, 2025 | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
@vic83 , concerning having stents at 82. I had one at 79, my artery was 80% blocked, I had a chest pain while the Dr was putting in the stent, felt like a heart attack. Then my wrist where the incision was, kept bleeding. I stayed in the hospital for 6 hrs. and it kept bleeding.
that was in 2022, its now Nov 2025, and I still have chest pains, was given some meds that just make me so dizzy I can't walk without holding onto things. I stopped taking that one.
I suffer also from degenerative disk disease and stay in pain, often debilitating. I have read that at 82 it's dangerous to have a 2nd stent put in, I can't do a stress test due to my body racked with pain. What is there left, give up?
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@bethbh I am sorry to hear you are having so many problems. I do know that there is the option to take certain medications instead of a cardiac stent...I had to do this for several months because I had surgery planned. Be sure your doctors have expertise in the areas you need. Specialists have subspecialties.
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Hi @bethbh, I am glad you found Mayo Clinic Connect. Being racked with pain, and for as long as you have is difficult. You have found a great place to connect with others doing what they can to live their best lives.
You mention still having chest pains after a difficult time getting a stent three years ago. You have pain throughout your body, including your chest at the time you were getting your stent. Meds you’ve tried for a time made things worse. If I understand, a stent did not fix your pain and you have other problems causing pain, or making it worse.
I know from experience that just because my chest hurts does not mean my heart is causing the problem. I also know my mom just had a super helpful colonoscopy at age 87, an age past what we have read is appropriate. Learning more about our individual situations has helped each of us understand options and make decisions that we are comfortable with.
Are you working with a doctor to help you know your options, or maybe scared you do not have options? What is the number one thing that will help you right now?