Complications after receiving a stent - Harvard Health
WEBMar 1, 2022 · Two main complications can occur with coronary stents: the gradual renarrowing of the area inside the stent, known as restenosis, and the formation of clots inside the stent, called stent thrombosis.
Coronary angioplasty and stents - Mayo Clinic
WEBNov 7, 2023 · After coronary angioplasty and stenting, it's important to watch for complications. Call your healthcare provider's office or hospital staff immediately if you have: Chest pain or shortness of breath.
Risks and Side Effects of Heart Stents - News-Medical.net
WEBSep 18, 2019 · What are the complications from a stent? Even though stents are generally safe to use, sometimes complications may occur during and after the stenting procedure.
Stents: Types, Uses, Side Effects, and Risks - Verywell Health
WEBOct 11, 2023 · Today, stents are coated with chemotherapy or immunosuppressant drugs, which lowers the risk even more—to around 6%. Another possible complication is late thrombosis. This is caused when injury to a vessel triggers the formation of blood clots a year or more after the procedure.
What Are Stents? - Cleveland Clinic
WEBWhat are the risks or complications of stent placement? Serious complications rarely happen during stent placement. People with heart failure, diabetes, kidney disease or a previous artery blockage have a higher risk of serious complications.
Benefits and Risks of a Heart Stent - Healthgrades
WEBApr 10, 2021 · Cardiac stent placement is a life-saving or preventive treatment for heart attack. Angioplasty stent procedures are typically minimally invasive, but complications after stent placement are possible. Learn about heart stent risks and benefits so you can make an informed decision.
Stent placement: Types, procedures, risks, recovery - Medical News Today
WEBJun 21, 2023 · Serious complications from stent placement are rare. However, a person with symptoms of a heart attack, TIA, stroke, or difficulty breathing needs immediate medical attention.
Stent: Purpose, Procedure, and Risks - Healthline
WEBSep 29, 2018 · What are the complications associated with inserting a stent? Any surgical procedure carries risks. Inserting a stent may require accessing arteries of the heart or brain.
Patient education: Stenting for the heart (Beyond the Basics)
WEBJun 19, 2023 · Why do I need stenting? — Chest pain that is a consequence of decreased oxygen-rich blood to a portion of the heart muscle is called “angina pectoris” (often referred to as just "angina"). Angina is a signal that the heart muscle is not getting sufficient blood flow, specifically sufficient oxygen. Lack of oxygen is termed ischemia.
Coronary angioplasty and stent insertion - Risks - NHS
WEBAs with all types of surgery, coronary angioplasty carries a risk of complications. However, the risk of serious problems is small. Complications can occur during or after an angioplasty. It's common to have bleeding or bruising under …
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