Coronary Artery Angioplasty (PCI, Heart Stent Surgery)

I've had this procedure done twice. The first time I had a heart attack, I was air lifted to Umass Worcester, I was in and out of it but I had the angilplasty done and a stent was placed. The femoral artery was used. 2 yrs later I had a 2nd heart attack, a mild one, but they had to reopen the stented artery again, that was the Friday before Christmas 09. The 2nd time they went through my right wrist. I have to take asprin and plavix to prevent this.

had mine 4 months ago

I was 39 when I had my stint done. I thank the good lord above that I knew the signs of a heart attack and was able to get help right away. Always remember knowlage is power. PS not plaque but a blood clot caused my heart attack.

just think 30 years ago this was science fiction. Now it's reality.

wooow...

Good god, he has 5 stents in his heart? Lady, what are you feeding him? You need to change his diet cause stents and wires wont cure diabetes.

Stop eating fatty foods.

I had it done and doing fine. Some discomfort in the groin area for couple days. A wire mesh is keeping me going ...thank GOD for doctors

This procedure is very expensive and invasive