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What happens when a stent fails?

My dad has multiple stents that were put in after his heart attack, and I know that these will ultimately help him with his health. But what happens if his stents fail?
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How long before my surgery should I stop taking blood thinners?

I have a minor cardiac procedure coming up in an out-patient facility. I'm a little nervous, but I'm preparing for it in the best possible way. However, I do take blood thinners...
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Do stents need to be replaced?

My uncle had to have 7 stents put in place after his heart attack. Do these stents need to be replaced after some time? Or are they reliable enough to last a lifetime?
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Does heart disease require surgery?

My grandfather is in his late 60s and also has heart disease. Does heart disease require surgery if its in a really advanced stage?
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My baby was operated for a hole in the heart. Can it reoccur?

When my son was 3 years old he was operated on because he had a hole in the heart. Is it possible for him to have another hole in his heart?
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Is nausea normal after heart surgery?

It's been a week since I've had stents put in place, but I'm feeling a little nauseous. Could this be something that's unrelated to the surgery? Or related to the anesthesia?...
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What are the risks involved in an open heart surgery?

My father needs to have an open heart surgery. I would like to know what are the possible risks involved in this surgery?
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Why is my mom's blood pressure on the higher side after bypass?

My mom had a bypass surgery 3 months back. Ever since the surgery, her blood pressure has been on the higher side. Why?
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How long will my dad have to be in the ICU after open heart surgery?

My father will soon be undergoing open heart surgery. How long will he have to be in the ICU after this surgery?
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Can I put on weight with my heart medicines?

I recently underwent a bypass surgery and I have been putting on a lot of weight since then. Could it be due to my medications?
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How can I prepare my body better for an open heart surgery?

I'm scheduled to have open heart surgery in a month. How can I prepare my body better for the surgery?
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My dad is feeling breathless after his bypass. Could there be something serious?

My father is 78 years old and underwent a bypass surgery recently. He is feeling very breathless ever since the surgery. Could there be something serious?
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My son had a hole in the heart that was operated. Will it have any future implications in his life?

My son had a hole in his heart that we got operated on. Will it cause him to have a problem in the future?
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My son had an open heart surgery. Can he resume his sports again?

My son is 9 years old and had open heart surgery about 6 months ago. He was very athletic before his surgery, so you could just imagine how much he wants to get back in the field....
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Can heart medicines cause headaches?

I underwent an angioplasty and am on Plavix. I am lately having a lot of headaches. Could it be due to the medication?
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I have very high blood pressure . Will it cause any complications if I have heart surgery?

I am a hypertension patient and I have been diagnosed with 4 blocks in my heart. I am undergoing bypass surgery to correct this. Will my high blood pressure impact the surgery?...
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Is it safe to have sex after open heart surgery?

My 62 year old husband recently underwent open heart surgery about 2 weeks ago. When is it safe for us to resume our sex life?
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When is a cardiothoracic surgery recommended?

When is one suggested to get a cardiothoracic surgery?
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Why do some patients need heart surgery after a heart attack?

My father had a heart attack last year and the doctor brought him in for surgery once he was stable (he's still alive now, thank goodness). But why do some patients need surgery...
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Why did my father's angioplasty fail?

My father was going to have an angioplasty, but it actually failed and the surgeons changed the procedure to a bypass. What are the possible reasons for the surgery failing?...
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