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Thursday, February 23, 2023
Heart Stints....
anyone had it done? looks like they are in my future..March 23rd I go to cath lab??? and they check to see if I need stints, but they are pretty sure I will get them...sigh*....I'm not worried?...but maybe a bit anxious..so? anyone had it done?
I haven't had it done myself, but I know people who have -- I think it's a pretty common procedure. Better blood circulation would restore some of your lost energy, I'm sure. Good luck, Jackiesue -- glad you're getting good medical care!
My Dad had it done in the 1990s and he was back home that night. I'm sure the procedure has gotten more advanced since then. Will be thinking of you on that day.
My mom had 4 stents put in when she was 75. (About 25 years ago). She lived to be 85 and never had further heart problems.
Her only real discomfort was the incision in her groin where they inserted the catheter. I don't think they do that anymore. The procedure is much improved. But even then she was up and about in a few days.
In most hospitals they do thousands of these a year. It's very safe. I know it's scary, YD. We're all here for you. Xx CA Curmudgeon
Just looked up a study done on the safety of the procedure. 513 patients, about half over 75 yrs. Zero deaths. 9 people had some complications. Age, weight, comorbidities did not affect risk. I think you're looking good for a positive result, kiddo. My mom had so much energy after the procedure.
People have it done every day. Go for it, Jackiesue. All your fans are rooting for you. You will get your energy back and can continue life as a Sailor with Turret's. Hugs
Easy peasy even easier now. I had 2 put in in 2008, through the femoral artery. Now they just go through the wrist, in most cases. You shouldn't have any issues.
I can't tell you how much this means to me...I know the statistics are excellent. But that's about someone else. This is about ME..ha..my granddaughter said it was good they caught it this early and not when I have lots of side effects from it. other than being out of breath and wheezy...I'm good..no pain at all ..and I got to do the short time in the mri machine by sticking my fists in my eyes and listening to the heavy. I go to the cath lab march 24th.so I have time to stew about it.ha..love you all so much for making this less scary. you're all in the will.
My first husband had a stent put in after a small heart attack (we were long divorced by then) and was told he needed to come back for a couple more in other arteries. I saw him in the hospital the morning after and he was already sitting up talking to family on his phone. They put them in via the groin these days, they don't have to cut open your chest.
I'm a retired cardiac nurse and cared for lots of stents patients. Procedure is very easy. Just one word of caution that a lot of patients told me no one told them: Stents can fail. If, in the future, you notice the old symptoms returning, go right back to your cardiologist and get a new heart cath to have the stents checked. I had many, many patients in for second stents. Other comment: Your and my brains were baked in the same oven. Keep up the good work!
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I haven't had it done myself, but I know people who have -- I think it's a pretty common procedure. Better blood circulation would restore some of your lost energy, I'm sure. Good luck, Jackiesue -- glad you're getting good medical care!
My Dad had it done in the 1990s and he was back home that night. I'm sure the procedure has gotten more advanced since then. Will be thinking of you on that day.
Lin
My mom had 4 stents put in when she was 75. (About 25 years ago). She lived to be 85 and never had further heart problems.
Her only real discomfort was the incision in her groin where they inserted the catheter. I don't think they do that anymore. The procedure is much improved. But even then she was up and about in a few days.
In most hospitals they do thousands of these a year. It's very safe. I know it's scary, YD. We're all here for you. Xx
CA Curmudgeon
Just looked up a study done on the safety of the procedure. 513 patients, about half over 75 yrs. Zero deaths. 9 people had some complications.
Age, weight, comorbidities did not affect risk.
I think you're looking good for a positive result, kiddo. My mom had so much energy after the procedure.
Retired X-ray tech here. A cardiac “stent” is a relatively benign solution to circulatory issues. The heart cath is also relatively easy. I say this as an observer, though. The stent helps hold your arteries open (helping in circulation) and I have many friends walking around with them. Same day…in and out. Patients tolerate it very well. The biggest change is you will be on blood thinners. They will require blood tests until they’re regulated.
The issue for me is it’s all scary as shit. The Cath Lab is sci-fi realm. Anytime people are messing with my insides it gives me pause for thought. BUT… it really improves quality of life for many people. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and voice your concerns/thoughts with your cardiac team….I don’t think I need to tell you that 😉
A “stent” may prevent a “stint” in a Cardiac Care Unit! 😉 We’ll be here ❤️🩹
From everyone's comments it sounds like a good thing to have done. Take care.
People have it done every day. Go for it, Jackiesue. All your fans are rooting for you. You will get your energy back and can continue life as a Sailor with Turret's. Hugs
Easy peasy even easier now. I had 2 put in in 2008, through the femoral artery. Now they just go through the wrist, in most cases. You shouldn't have any issues.
Stents are a piece of cake. Had it done in 2001. Open heart sucks….2010. Pacemake/defibrillator, simple….2022. Getting old isn’t for the weak.
I can't tell you how much this means to me...I know the statistics are excellent. But that's about someone else. This is about ME..ha..my granddaughter said it was good they caught it this early and not when I have lots of side effects from it. other than being out of breath and wheezy...I'm good..no pain at all ..and I got to do the short time in the mri machine by sticking my fists in my eyes and listening to the heavy. I go to the cath lab march 24th.so I have time to stew about it.ha..love you all so much for making this less scary. you're all in the will.
My first husband had a stent put in after a small heart attack (we were long divorced by then) and was told he needed to come back for a couple more in other arteries. I saw him in the hospital the morning after and he was already sitting up talking to family on his phone. They put them in via the groin these days, they don't have to cut open your chest.
I'm a retired cardiac nurse and cared for lots of stents patients. Procedure is very easy. Just one word of caution that a lot of patients told me no one told them: Stents can fail. If, in the future, you notice the old symptoms returning, go right back to your cardiologist and get a new heart cath to have the stents checked. I had many, many patients in for second stents. Other comment: Your and my brains were baked in the same oven. Keep up the good work!
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