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Not Feeling Well After Stenting (2005 and earlier archive)
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Archived Postings from 2005 on This Page (62): • i had a stent put in three weeks ago and i feel
worse than i did before. I have pain in my left arm and shoulder daily.
I just wish i never had it done • I had a drug eluting stent fitted mid October
after 90% closure of RCA diagnosed during angiogram. Started to get post-stent
pain two or three days after the PTCA. GP told me that it is not unusual
to get some post-stent pain - however have still got it ten weeks later
- is this normal ? Have been told that I need to be on Plavix 75 mg od
for 9 months - also on Atorvastatin 40mg, Bisoprolol 1.25mg, Ramipril 10mg
and Aspirin 75mg - no complications. • I had 5 stents inserted in July 2005. I had major
disease but minor symptoms. Now four months on I have persistent posterior
mid-thoracic pain, sometimes sharp, sometimes burning, and some hypersensitivity.
It is not exercise related including rowing, cycling, weights etc and a
repeat exercise ECG is normal. Thoughts were that was statin related. My
CK was slightly raise (450). But a month after stopping the statin the
pain is the same. I am a doctor and I can t find an explicable diagnosis
and numerous other tests have been negative. It seems too late for stretch
pain but from the forum comments I think that several others experience
the same. I suspect that this is as good as it gets and I will just have
to put up with it. • Mother in law had 5 stents placed end to end(overlapping)
4 days ago. She had a "mild heart attack" during cardiac catheterization.
She also had same symptoms twice the following day releived with 1 nitroglycerin
(under the tounge). MD says that is normal and may have been due to some
dislodged plaque. She was sent home the following day with aspirin and
plavix to tale daily and nitro to take as needed. • I'm 49 and had 7 stents placed in April/May of
2005. I'm still having chest pain and SOB on a regular basis. The attacks
occur mostly in the early evening and at rest. Some of the attacks have
been severe enough to send me to the emergency room. Of course everthing
checks out find. The doctors are puzzled, but after reading this and other
related websites it appears that many others are having very similar problems.
Any comments? • My support goes out to everyone who posted here.
After reading the posts, I am SO glad to know that I am not alone!I am
45 and I had a complete blockage in one artery and emergency cath and balloon
angioplasty right after. Had a medicated Taxus stent put in. That was in
April 2005. Just this past Thanksgiving, 7 months after the stent placement,
I had my first symptoms. Every day now, on and off all day, I feel a pinching
in my chest, on my left side, usually while at rest, but I felt it for
the first time during exercise 2 days ago. I have also been feeling breathless,
like I need to force out a sigh. This happens while I am speaking, too.
I was dancing recently and wore out very quickly, which made me mad and
sad. I called my operating cardiologist and he did not recommend coming
in, just to monitor the problem and call if it gets worse. I see him in
January for a Nuclear Stress test, which as far as I know, will show how
much of my heart muscle has died and see how efficiently the heart is pumping.
At my last checkup, about a month ago, my EKG was good and my cardiologist
said my heart damage was minimal. I can't help but think that something
is wrong, though: I was feeling better for months, and this is happening
now. Doesn't feel like I am healing right! I am trying to keep the faith,
though: at least I was lucky enough to survive the heart attack! • To "A concerned Daughter, December 04, 2005 --
Clinical Depression can follow any heart intervention . . . this can lead
to fatigue . . .if everything else is a okay. . .have her look into this
possibility. I suffered from it, and went on meds for a while . . . I was
able to get off of them shortly afterward. Good Luck • In response to the Australian gentleman (Ash)
with the shortness of breath. I had a stent placed during a heart attack
a couple years ago. I developed symptoms like you describe. It ended up
that I had a mild case of pneumonia. Probably got it in the hospital! Maybe
see if you can get a lung scan? Good luck! • Hi. My mom had an angioplasty with stenting on
her 59th Birthday last month. Doctor said she had 75 % blockage in main
artery. Procedure went perfectly. No bleeding when she got home. She felt
a little flutter in her heart the first few days. She took a week off after
the procedure and was well rested, then she went back to her usual daily
work the next. But now one month later, she seems to be experiencing fatigue.
She also has been experiencing stomach pain, lower back pain, a burning
feeling in the upper leg (not the one inserted), pain in her arm muscles.
Could it be the drugs she's taking?(Plavix,Asprin,Vascor).She has IBS [irritable
bowel syndrome] and I was wondering does IBS affect stenting in any way?
She seems to be feeling worse now than she did after the procedure. She
spends days in bed. Is that common one month later? Her Doctor said her
test results were great but I am concerned! Does anyone have any similar
symptoms? • Mr. Ash, your posting reminded me of a problem
I had. During one of my many angioplasties (I forget which one) I developed
a pain on the left side of my heart that would radiate to the back. I felt
something was wrong and was told everything was okay. This pain, at various
degrees would always be there. At one point, after an ER visit, I was told
it was Pericarditis, as an EKG suggested it was. Well this all lasted eight
months and then I was placed back on the table and had 3 more stents installed.
I remember being on that table and crying in pain before they went in (radiating
from the same place) where they had to give me some serious pain meds.
I would get this pain mainly while I was on my back and would have to reposition
myself to get it to ease up. Having an angioplasty rules out moving around
during the procedure. Well, after that drug killed the pain and I was placed
in the recovery room, I insisted that they not let that pain return because
I was still not able to move. However, the pain has never returned. So,
I believe something was done during an angiogram to cause this pain, and
then undone during the next one. Coincidence? I don't think so. I believe
it possible (I am not a doctor so I am simply guessing) that a stent was
placed in a position that somehow irritated a nerve, more so while I was
on my back. Which is why the EKG showed possible pericaditis. The angioplasty
that followed, must have placed a stent in a position that caused the "irritating
stent" to somehow prevent it from hitting that nerve any longer. So, with
that, it is possible for these stents to induce pain and I am sure, with
time and data collection, science will map out problem areas, and develope
stents for certain areas of the heart to avoid what happened to me, and
perhaps many others. (Of course, doctors will have to pay attention and
realize there is a problem) Good Luck • David, you are not clear as to your mom's
post- stent pains when she moves. What kind of "niggles" and where? Yesterday
I had 3 Taxus medicated stents put in, Next day, I felt and still feel
tickling and twitching sensations all over back, ribs, kidneys and hips.
I'm not sure if due to prolonged stationary bed rest or something else. • I have had 7 angioplasties in 28 months.
ANXIETY is the major culprit of the pain, tightness that follows each
procedure in my case. This starts at least a day after the procedure.
The day of, I am esthatic that I survived, so I feel 110%. The next day
I am just way ready to go home. Once in my own surroundings the mind
starts to pay close attention to the area the doctors have invaded, and
placed foreign objects in. You can't see them, so your mind focuses on
them with everything else possible. It gets worse at night when going
to sleep . . no distractions here and your chest becomes the total center
of attention. It all passes with time. Also, you must remember your heart
has been traumatized by the insertion of the stent/s and a healing process
is taking place. . .some discomfort and heart quirks may occur now and
then. It's a tough position to be in and the rule is, play it on the
safe side . . . one should never ignore your signs, but know that mentally,
your mind is on edge and at a very hightened stage of ALERT at this point.
It's been a week since my last stents. . . same problem everytime. .
.Good Luck • David (and others) Both my brother and
I have had stents fitted; his after bad (are there good ones!?) angina
pains, mine after breathlessness but no pain. After his were fitted he
still got pain and challenged his cardiologist "I'm one of your failures".
It was explained that his pain originally came from the scarred heart
muscle caused by the blockage to the blood supply; having a stent hadn't
cured the scar, just stopped it getting worse (and fatal). Only time
would ease the situation, which indeed it has. I never had pain prior
to the op, and haven't had any since, but I have had anxiety attacks
at over fluttery sensations, slight breathing difficulties, and muscle
strain from spending too long poised over a PC! It's amazing how an insignificant
niggle can be built up in ones mind into a problem....which it ain't.
I've mentioned on another thread how valuable I've found cardiac rehab
classes, both physically and mentally. I reccommend them to Mum. Regards
eugene • I had one taxus coated stent put in over
a year ago. ever since then I have had a lot of chest pain. A recath
showed everything fine. Exercise or walking up stairs makes the pain
worst. My blockage was 75%. I just feel bad all the time. I wish I had
never had the stent put in. JRH Georgia 11-21-05 • Am a 71 yr. old male,had 3 coated stents
implanted for 90 percent blockage.Am on plavix, toporol. I get a fluttering
in the center of my chest, not painful but It was not what I expected.
2 or 3 times a day for a "beat" . Highly disturbing, am set to see my
Dr first week in Dec. will keep posted • G'Day All, I am a 26 Year old Male from
Australia. I was shocked when I found that the chest discomfort that
I was feeling was a heart attack, I had 1 stent put in to open the artery
that was 92% Blocked. There still are 2 more blocked arteries with 40%
and 30% Blockage respectively, which my specialist considers not problematic
at this stage. I have 4.5 Cholesterol (Perfect), Heart Rate around 70,
BP around 118/70. Anyway its been 5 weeks since my angioplasty and I
have gradually developed breathing problems, I feel tightness in my chest
and/or back when I breathe and at times I have to sigh for a deep breath,
this is usually at rest as I have not started any physical activity such
as playing sports yet. To me this is a major concern as my specialist
has no clue what's causing this, I still have to take 1 aspirin, 1 plavix,
1 cardizem CD and 1 Lipitor tablet every day. I was on Transiderm-Nitro
25 patches until 10 days ago and I think my breathing problem may have
gotten worse as I was advised by my specialist to stop using the patches.
Can anybody offer any info as to what's causing my breathing problems
and tightness in chest when I struggle to breathe? Anyone else shares
the same symptoms? Thanks • Hi, my mum had a serious heart attack 3
months ago, found a blood clot and dissolved it. She had an angiogram
and found one artery 95% blocked, she had 2 stents placed. She still
gets mild pain now and again, but never feels the need to use her GTN
spray. Is this normal to have slight pains after stents and for how long.
The pains are just niggles, but eitherway depressing her. We have been
told of a few doctors it normal, but no-one is clear on it. So please
someone answer my question ? The pains come on when she streching and
moves.. nothing like angina pains tho.. could this be due to the opereation
of the stents ? PLEASE please soneone help me ,thanks. • I am 54 year old female. Had stent procedure
4 weeks ago, 10/18/05. 99% blockage. One week after procedure still having
minor chest pains. Doctor suggested it was "heartburn" and put me on
ZANTAC which has seemed to help. The "cough" you talk about for me was
a major side effect of Lisinopril. A drug I came home from the hospital
on. I immediately stopped taking it but not after severe coughing and
pain in the back of my head and neck. For the most part I am finally
starting to feel more like the ME I want to BE...Good luck..My prayers
are with you.... • Had 2 stents implanted three months ago,
felt great minutes after the procedure. 100% blockage had me thinking
it was the end. Lost 30 pounds and gave up bacon cheeseburgers. Life
is sweeter now. • My Father 75 undergone stent surgury on
on of his three blockages. On the table he has excruciating back pain.
Once at home his is experiencing dizziness, blurred vision, legg pain,
weakness in joints, week kneed, pain in lower back and abdomen. He wentin
for a Doppler test for his legg arteries two days ago and a Xray for
a possible Aeortic Anuerysm. We are waiting for results. He forgot to
take his playvex one morning a felt a little better, but not as good
as before the surgury. • Hi Cathy ( Hamilton ) I had my stent placed
in May 05 had chest pain back pain and was upset, but it has passed some
what. I get the odd shot in the chest but it goes as fast as it came.
wayne lanthier, ottawa. • Hi. I had angioplasty 2 weeks ago, Initial
test ECG, Stress, Persantine Stress indicated normal but highly likely
for cad. Angioplasty revealed 2 blockages in RCA 1-100% reduced to 0
with Taxus stent, 1-99% reduced to 10% with balloon. 3 days later started
having chest pain and back pain. Admitted to hosp through er and had
second angioplasty. Everything checked out ok. Still have chest pain.
Felt better before angioplasty. Can't find a lot of information on this
problem and how long it can go on. Any sources?? • I am 52 male, had 2 stents put in after
a minor angina a week ago. I went back to ER a day after being released
from the hospital due to tightness in my upper left chest near my shoulder.
Everything checked out OK and I was released from hospital the next day.
My Cardiologist suggested that this is due to post operation stress and
anxiety. Now it is a week after my operation and most of my chest discomfort
has gradually subsided but I still get what I call some sort of heart
muscle spasm!?! I think this is normal after sticking some foreign object
in my body and basically messing with my heart. If this does not go away
after a few weeks, then I start worrying. Wishing you all speedy recovery. • I had angioplasty done on 5-5 but i am still
feeling chest discomfort on walking few paces , say 500 meters and thereafter
discomfort starts easing to a comfortable degree and i can walk on for
hours/miles. what is this phenomina. i am having COPD (Asthema). • I had four stents a month ago. I basically
feel well with occasional chest discomfort.I work out daily and am careful
to take my meds. When the chest tightness lasts without some relief on
it's own I slip a nitro under my tongue and it helps in short order.
I'm 80 yrs young with this problem. The Dr. thinks I am good for another
20 yrs. I'm all for positive thinking.You young guys stay the course.
They may soon come up with something to take care of our after effects. • I had 3 stents installed on Aug 11th 2005.
Apart from expected discomfort at the entry site and 2 days of drug-induced
headache and nausea, I have been OK. However, I still get mild angina
pain. Will it last and how soon will I be able to resume vigourous exercise
(running/swimming/cycling) without danger? • I'm 49 and had six stents in April and another
stent added in June. I have almost daily chest pain which moves to my
back, left shoulder and down my left arm, but it is usually at rest.
My doctor says that it is not heart related because it happens at rest
and the duration of the pain is too long. Any comments? • Had 3 stents to cover 4 blockages in LAD
about 5 weeks ago. Ever since had had slight chest discomfort -some fluttering
and a pain in upper left chest area and under left arm. At times the
pain is a sharp one time event but other times it is a sharp two or three
time event. Scares me because never felt any of this pre-stent!! Had
a second stress test done with persantine and it showed all stents are
working fine with good blood flow. I am a 59 year old male in otherwise
good health but confused and concerned. • Hi there - I am 42 had 1 drug eluting stent
one week ago since then have continued to have dull left arm pain and
heaviness in chest/heart flutters - am very anxious - is this normal? • I had three stents placed in me one year
ago, and the dr,surgeon,consultant,all told the same story that i will
feel like anew man in twenty mins,the problem is they forgot to say which
year this would happen in.To be honest i felt fitter and healthier prior
to the stents being placed,iam in constant discomfort and pain,things
do not allways go as planned good luck to everybody. • Hi, I'm a 56 yo female. I had a stent placement
2days ago in the proximal LAD, (the widow maker). I was 90% occluded.
I feel worse now than before I had the procedure. I have a dull ache
in the Right side of my chest all the time, worse when I take a deep
breath. Will be seeing my doctor tomorrow. • Female 54, blocked RCA, did 2 stents, I
feel like sighing, and the fluttering is driving me crazy. Not sleeping
properly. Every ache/pain scares me to death. Mentioned to the cardiolgist
and I got the "'female complaining glazed eye look''. I have nowhere
to turn. Went in car to store for first trip driving myself, and just
about dragged home. Also Nausea now and then, I read the TAXUS can cause
this. I had complained of SOB not so much pain as heaviness in my chest.
I won't even go into what the dr's told me. I only had the darn stents
put in last Thurs, so for me, its only 5 days. Got a real sharp one time
only pain, and scared me silly. Whats up with this fluttering and like
a bubble feeling. Dr. said I should feel nothing, I have news for him.
Will I ever feel fine again? I hope so. Thanks. • Rita -- Thanks for writing in to begin with, As you can see, your feeling that you thought you should have felt better right away is shared by a number of readers. It is disturbing to us at Angioplasty.Org that we have patients writing into our site that have been given little, if any, information on what to do AFTER the angioplasty. This is a topic we have brought up several times with companies and organizations and are hoping we can secure funding to be able to provide a more comprehensive after-care section soon. As we say in several places on Angioplasty.Org, stenting and angioplasty are not cures for atherosclerosis -- they are only a mechanical solution to what is essentially a biological problem. A fix, not a cure. Some of the cause of coronary artery disease is genetic and not really something patients can do much about. What patients can do, however, is play a significant role in reducing the risk factors that are under their control, such as diet, stopping smoking, exercise, etc. As for your specific complaint, has the coughing
you originally reported subsided? Is the fluttering feeling in your chest
gone? Your complaint about your leg wan't mentioned in your original
post, but this too is shared by many. See our topic on possible nerve
damage. Damage, or at least temporary trauma to the nerve, can occur
in the femoral (groin) approach because the femoral nerve runs relatively
close alongside the femoral artery and always runs the risk of getting
irritated, etc.. This is not a big complication in numbers, but it does
occur, and while the pain and numbness is not necessarily permanent --
it always should be addressed.The other topic patients have been writing
in about is complications from femoral
closure devices, like AngioSeal, etc. While these devices have actually
added to patient comfort and speed of recovery, and have eliminated a
number of complications, they have introduced their own unique set of
complications. Again, not large in number, but complications nonetheless
(you didn't mention if the doctor had used such a device in your case).
We can't give you medical advice. What we can give is the knowledge that
your complaints are shared by others and urge you to seek medical attention
that will take your complaints seriously and offer treatment. • hi again it is now 12 weeks since I had
my angioplasty and I am still having pain in my groin and down the leg,
I can only walk short distances with it becoming very painful, my cardiologist
insists it has nothing to do with the procedure, but it has only come
about since having it done. Has any one else had this problem and how
long did it last? • My husband who is 39 had 4 stents in Oct.
04 after heart attack and 3 more in May 05. Day after stent he experienced
constant chest pressure, it appears to have subsided, however he still
experiences it in the morning and at night. Dr. says this is normal after
stenting and should go away after 3 mos. Dr. said he's experiencing coronary
spasms. • I had a cyper stent implant in my RCA bypass
2 months ago. Later returned to another hospital for SOB and chest tightness.
While implanting a Taxus stent into distal LAD via my LIMA bypass serious
spasm which the Cardio said was due to tortuous nature of LIMA. 2 weeks
later after similar chest discomfort another Taxus was put into my Ramus
of LAD. It is now 1 week after last implant but have severe nausea some
chest awareness and tired after moving around. Stress test after last
stent showed some ischemia and evidence of an old silent MI. Is this
normal particularly after 2 different stent types? Could the nausea be
a stent side effect or due to meds (Plavix, Asp, Nitro patch, Cardizem,
Diovan and Glucotrol since I am also diabetic). Also concerned since
I am on Coumadin for a mech Aortic Valve. Highly appreciate any advice
or comments • I AM 45 YEARS OLD AFTER TWO MI'S AND THREE
STENTS I STILL HAVE THE SAME CHEST PAIN IN THE CENTER OF MY CHEST. THREE
CATHS LATER EVERY THING LOOKS FINE. AM I GOING CRAZY? OR IS THIS PAIN
REAL? AND IF SO WHY MY DOCTORS DON'T KNOW • I am 59 years old and I had one stent put
in two months ago. I am still coughing even after changing my blood pressure
medication. No other side effects, chest discomfort went away and no
anxiety or flutter. • I'm 47 years old. Had a long (33m) drug eluting
stent implanted last week (1/6) in LAD following 99.9% occlusion - don't
ask!!! 2 days after op, I started experiencing tightening of chest, odd
flutter, general discomfort in central chest, just like everybody else
here. Its not brought on by exertion, its there all the time. My cardiologist
says that technically this should not happen but he hears it so often (from
men in particular) that he thinks there may be something in it but doesn't
really know why. Surely the catheter scratches on the way in? Surely the
radio opaque dye they use upsets things? I also beleive that anxiety has
a big part to play. Who knows? I'm seeing the man again on Thursday and
will share anything enlightening he may decide to share with me......:-) • after reading your letters i now feel alot better
than i did. the medical docs over here in the uk seem to have a very big
problem with post stent pain i.e it never happens. i have had pain from
day one of stents being put in place and the docs still will not beleave
that this is happenning and no treatment is forcoming so think yourself
lucky that your doctors are on the ball • Roger, thanks for sending in your story.
To your question about "does anyone ever answer these questions" --
this Forum is a feature which we feel is important to host on Angioplasty.Org.
But it's not an "Ask the Doctor" service -- it's made up of
user comments -- sometimes that will include doctors, nurses and other
healthcare professionals. Every once in a while we'll chime in with some
information or a resource that may be helpful, but the main purpose is
for users to trade stories and information that can help them -- at least
to feel that they are not the only ones experiencing something. Also,
giving medical advice over the internet about an area as complex as coronary
heart disease is not necessarily helpful -- general advice, yes, but
specific patient reactions are best discussed with the patient's cardiologist
-- especially pain and discomfort issues which are often very subjective
(everyone experiences pain differently). That being said, there have
been a number of patients with similar complaints since this topic was
started just two months ago. We'll see if we can get more specific information,
but we would encourage users to discuss these symptoms with their cardiologist
(preferably the one who did the procedure) and report back any comments
that might be helpful. By the way, do you know which stent was used? • I'm a 58-year-old male who just had a drug-eluting
stent placed in the LAD on Friday past. The artery was 85% blocked. This
is my third stent, having had 2 non-drug eluting stents placed in the
RCA and the PDA 4 years ago following a heart attack. I feel generally
great, but have anxiety like never before and am also experiencing similar
chest discomfort similar to that mentioned elsewhere on this forum. My
question is - does anyone ever answer these questions about post-stenting
pain and discomfort??? • Had angioplasty May 24, 2005 with stent
. As of May 28, 2005 still fell light headed and small pain in left chest
area that comes and goes. Is this normal? • I had my angioplasty and two stents insert
2 1/2 weeks ago. I had a 90% blockage LAD. I am experiencing occasional
intermittent streaks of pain shooting across my chest. One week after
procedure, the Doctor gave me a EKG, he said all appears OK. Is anybody
else experiencing this?? • Having had five angioplasties in 18 months
I can tell you that every experience differed somewhat with each. The
fourth angioplasty, I experienced pain that lasted 8 months until the
last angioplasty. The biggest problem for each one was my mental state.
With that said, I can tell you that many symptoms manifested, that were
magnified and this was simply due to some form of anxiety. If you hurt
a finger, you can bet it will always be in the way and seem to get re-injured
during the healing process . . . we just become more aware that we have
a problem with it, and notice every little thing that happens to it.
I can see where ignorance can be blissful . . . if we were dumb animals
and not aware as to what requiring this procedure means, we'd all be
better off. We know we are mortal, and the need for an angioplasty sort
of lets you know how close we are coming to proving it. Just give it
all time to heal physically and mentally. I'm sure I'll be back on the
table . . . but until then, I'm enjoying the time each angioplasty has
given me. . .even with the anxiety. Good luck. • Had angioplasty & stent; vessel clear however
still getting anginal attacks esp.after exercise e.g going up steps.
Anyone have same problem & why??? • I had an angioplasty a week ago. And I too
am experiencing varying sensations in the chest. It varies from mild
pain to a tight discomfort. My surgeon appears surprised. A cardiologist
friend of mines says some discomfort is common. • R. Ward, i also had a cough after my stent
placement, and it turned out to be my medication. I told my doctor, and
he changed my meds, and the cough went away almost immediately. Call
your doctor and make an appointment to see him. I felt a little weird
after my stent placement also. It lasted for a while. Our conditions
mught be different, so i cant tell you how long you will feel like you
do, but just call your doc and tell him how your feeling. Hang in there.
Its scary, but you can do it. • I am 56 yr old. had drug eluting stent one
week ago. Still have minor chest discomfort and am anxious. I am a nurse.
I believe this is common. Alot is new medications. Your body has to adjust. • I'm 48 and had 6 stents put in on 4/18.
I'm still not feeling well. I have fairly regular chest pain and shortness
of breath. A second angiogram revealed the stents are working fine. Something
is not right? Any comments? • After a massive heart attack, I had a
stent implaced in an emergency procedure. 15 days later 5 more stents
were placed. It has been a week since the last procedure. Are minor tightness
and palpatations to be expected during the early stages of recovery? • Ken, can you be more specific? What problems
still exist and have you discussed this with the operating cardiologist?? • am 42 years young had stent 1 27 05 . need
advice on why problems still exist..... • had stent put in 5 days ago, why am I having
so much chest pain! Is it normal? had stress test, ruled out a clot. • I am a 52 year old man and had a stent placed
a week ago. Although I've been taking it real easy, getting lots of rest,
I still don't feel right. Slight nausea, light headed, very faint chest
pressure, low energy. Is this normal. The Doc said there was no damage
to the heart since I went in immediately following the initial symptoms. • I had a stent put in just a week ago. I
feel great but I am waking up in the middle of the night with some tremors.
I hope it is just one of the meds. I am using the patch as I quit smoking
the day I was hospitalized. Maybe that has something to do with it. I
have a call into my doctor and I'll let you know what he says. I'm also
feeling a small dime size lump at the point of entry. I'll ask about
that too. • I am also 59 and had angioplasty with 2
stents on 21 March. I have similar symptoms to yours and will see a consultant
next week. If I find out anything useful I wil let you know. Good luck! • I had angioplasty 6 days ago. I feel fine,
breathing good, not out of breath and my memory response is much better
than before the procedure. Is this a bonus? No bleeding after the closure. • Hi I am 59 and had angioplasty with 3 stents
10 days ago. I am not feeling as well as I would have thought I would
be, very tired, fluttering feeling in chest on small activity, is this
normal? how long untill I can get back to every day living? I have also
developed a cough that seems to come for no reason. I have been given
no information as to after care and had the impression that I would be
right as rain a few days after the procedure. • I have had the same symptoms: Tightness in the chest & throat, dizzy
spells, a very fluttery feeling in my chest, low BP & erractic pulse. I
was back in the hospital & the tests came out ok...no stent rejection (Mine
was last week), no heart attack!! It's very scary & I wish I knew what
was going on... it's like a weird spell that I had once BEFORE the angioplasty & stent,
and 2X since! • Ashok, If these are symptoms you have never had
before, I suggest you see your cardiologist. You could be suffering form
high blood pressure
, perhaps due to stress and worry, it could also be a gastric problem like
acid reflux. The blood rushing in the head sounds like it could be either
your blood pressure or stress. If it is stress, a trip to your doctor will
put your mind at rest. I am pretty sure it is not related to your angioplasty...but
you need to put your mind at rest. • I am from India. I had angioplasty on 18th December.
12x3 mm stent on one artery which had 90% blockage. The surgeons left
another artery which
was 50 to 60% blocked without procedure as they felt it can be reversed
with medication. The procedure was totally painless for me thank God. I
had tightness og the chest and throat and dizzy spells the week after angioplasty
and the day after angioplasty my BP fell to very low levels. The doctors
say it was due to dehydration. I didn't have to wait with my leg straight
as they used some seal which sealed off the hole in an hour. Now after
3 weeks I get feeling like acidity burning in my stomach up to throat and
as if blood is rushing to my head. It lasts for a few seconds but is scary.
If anyone can throw some light ..please advise. |
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