My dr 👨⚕️ that put my stints in said that I was good to go and if I had any other issues it would be something else. But I walked into the ER two years later and died at the window they called code blue on me. It was one of the stints that had turned and caused a blockage. They reopened it and sent me to KU med in KC. Where they did a 4x bypass on me. Now a year later I’m doing okay but it has taken the wind out of my sails a bit at 71 years old. I thank the Lord every morning for the start of a new day. 😀
I also had a quad bypass 1 yr ago at 66yrs old which also took the wind out of my sails too. I was in general decent health maybe 8-10 max overweight at times with 150 cholesterol & slightly high Bp both under control with meds but had 1 heart attack& 2 stents installed prior to the episode where I went in for s 3rd stent due to symptoms I was having only to be quickly removed from the or telling me when they went into to install the 3rd stent my arteries were so bad I needed a quad bypass asap which was a shocker for sure!. I was slso dealing with my 91 yr old mom’s issues at the same time I had the quad bypass which shortly after that turned into helping her through the pain & anguish of her pancreatic cancer Diag with 2 months to live which I helped her thru with hospice until dhe passed a couple months ago. But all the time effort & stress helping her go thru that along with watching her quickly fade away & die with me by her side tile he last breathe along with the stress involved with wake & burial not yo mention now dealing with her 91 yrs if stuff & her house has had me eating a horrible diet ever since I had the quad bypass because I didn’t have the energy shop,cook & eat properly for myself after I was going all that for mom on a daily basis esp after her cancer Diag. Do I hope I haven’t font too much damage to my heart & vascular system in this past yr+ eating terribly,
I have seven coronary artery stents inserted in 2009, I’m now 77 and was a heavy smoker in my younger years. I take my medicine, keep a healthy diet, cycle and walk weekly and feel great.
I'm 55 years old and got a heart attack on June 3, 2024 , inserted 5 stents, I'm very scared of that, I feel like my expensitive can reduce because 5 stents
The main reason for stent failure is what caused the need for the procedure in the first place.Having your internal plumbing done and going back to fast food is no going to work. After having had three stents done, I changed my diet et reduced my weight to a normal BMI. Having been diagnosed as pre diabetic, I decreased my caloric intake, using also daily intermittent fasting, zero sugar and near zero carbs. Ten years later still prediabetic but almost normal range, perfect weight plus daily physical activities. The cardiologist did his homework. Did you do yours?
@@N3dita No, thank you for asking. I had a second hear attack a year ago. One stent was partially blocked, the last remaining unstented coronary was clotted. I got another stent, I am now back on anti clotting med. I never fell off the wagon, but the disease progresses no matter what I do. There is a genetic factor involved here plus the diet of course.
@@bernardmauge8613 I’m so sorry you had another HA! I’m glad to know they saved you!! 🙏🏼 I wonder, do you think it could’ve been avoided if they kept you on a bloodthinner all these years instead of stopping it?
@@N3dita 100%. I stopped the blood thinners a year after my first two stents. Big mistake. I though the diet would be enough. You will clot no matter what you eat if you have diabetes.
My stent was placed almost three months ago and is working perfectly. The procedure and the hospital stay was an amazing experience. A very excellent video. Thank you.
Well I’ve had mine a year and without the intervention I would be dead, so every day is a bonus. The NHS saved me and I’m happy to be here but I’m totally aware I’m on borrowed time! Live life and accept the cards yer dealt!
I has a stent put in sept 21 2023 . I’m 55 male . I’ve changed my bad eating habits . I’m back at gym working out like I have the past 30 years. I’m happy I’m alive . I hope the stent lets me live another 10 to 20 years 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you so much Doctor!! I had a 99% blockage of LAD artery on August 25 and had a stent put in, and I now realize that saved my life. I’m 74 and will be starting Cardio Rehab tomorrow, making diet changes even though I was vegan for 7 years I need to cut back on saturated fat and I’m eating fish and eggs now too. Cannot wait to get into an exercise routine because I finally realized even though my weight is 120 lbs. and people think I look 15 years younger that I could’ve had a major heart attack any minute! I so appreciate you helping each and everyone of us who have had this procedure, and may God bless you always❤❤
I had a stent put in my LAD one month ago, via a catheter through right wrist / radial artery. I had severe pain in my right arm for 2 weeks after the procedure. Was in and out of hospital to get imaging and tests, all were negative for clots or bleeding. My cardiologist said it’s rare for a patient to have such pain after the procedure but that the catheter can disturb the area along the pathway it takes. Despite all that, I’m still glad I did it and grateful. I don’t think I’d be here without it.
Mine was installed through the groin in the right femoral artery. Unfortunately, the seal failed and it bled into my leg creating a large hematoma that made my leg black and blue and painful for 6 weeks. Luckily, I was still in the hospital, and the nurses came running. The head nurse asked if she could have them all there to witness it because it was rare, so they all took turns putting their hands in my crotch to feel the warm, wet, spurting sensation. Then she looked at me and said, "I'm not gonna lie, this is gonna hurt... a lot." and put her full weight on my thigh to stop the bleeding. It took 10-20 minutes of pain but it worked.
Very helpful information. My 32-year-old cousin had a near fatal heart attack, had a stent put in the wrist. He does not smoke, drink or do drugs. We are trying to get info on how he needs to follow a different way of life. He eats out occasionally, but still think that is his only mistake, eating food that isn't healthy. He is not overweight at all. He works 2 jobs and was very healthy until this happened. Thanks for all the info on this video, it helps to understand how the stent works and the requirements for a better life.
Stress is almost as deleterious as sugar, refined carbs and seed oils. It was a decades long stress that has caused my Angina pectoris and the doctor’s statement that I needed a bypass surgery. He didn’t want to give me stents, I suppose his words indicated that I would need too many stents. Now I’m taking nattokinase, arginine, Co-Enzym Q10, a beta blocker, aspirin and some other supplements, avoid carbs and stress, and go to a gym to work out, swim and use the sauna twice a week. Now and then I fast. I hope that this strategy will prevent a heart attack or stroke.
Thank you for that info and the fact that you personally went through this is much more personal. I wish you long life health, and appreciate you sharing with us. 🙏@@paulasamec8715
Don't know how I'm here. I've had 5 heart attacks. And now 6 stints in my heart meds for life. I'm just now taking it so very seriously. Trying hard to reverse the damage and habits. Not easy. Eating everything good, stopping smoking, water ,green tea, almond milk are my only drinks. Had to learn all the foods along with olive oil, turmeric, cloves. I hope to live awhile longer. Also prayer I'll say has absolutely helped, light exercise also very good. I hope I've learned, I also hope I'm learning to calm myself. Zero more stress for me. Can't take any more. Unfortunately at 57 I'll have to retire. For good. GOD BLESS YOU ALL PLEASE TAKE CARE AMEN.
Your story inspired me. My Mom had 2 heart attacks in 2022. I looked around to see if there were other situations like hers and hadn't found any. God is definitely a healer. You all are truly blessed. More peace, light and life to you.
Thankyou very much for the very good and easy to understand information Dr. I've had a major H.A. and had 2 stents done. One required the drilling procedure. I am feeling very well after over a year+ and take a lot of meds. Was pretty fit before and never thought I'd be having an event like I did. Cholesterol and hardening of the arteries got me.......Exercise a lot and try my best to keep fit. I was a jogger for years and years and turned to brisk walking as I aged. I walked miles not long before my "widowmaker" as I did as much as possible right until that event! I Changed my diet to eliminate the bad stuff and eat healthier. Lost some weight but gained back some and am much stronger again...... 75 years old.....I'm very appreciative for my cardiologist and the cath labs and modern meds that saved my life!!
Don't take Satin drugs like Lipitor. I was allergic to Ramipril and could have died had I not stopped. I haven't take those drugs for 7 Years now. I take Nutraceuticals now and 81 aspirin
I have a total of 12 stents in my heart and I did everything my Doctor told me to do and still was having a stent or 2 being put in every couple yrs and I now take 8000 fus of Nattokinase twice a day on empty stomach and I take 300 mcg of MK-7 K2 twice a day with 5000 iu D3 with meals and it's now been 6 yrs since I have had any heart complications since I have started this and Give God all the glory for living long enough to now have 8 grandchildren and two great grandchildren at the young age of 60
My dad got his first stent a couple weeks ago and it was an emergency one because one of the arteries had a bad blockage. He got his second one today, which was scheduled. He hasn't had a heart attack yet so I guess I can say the stents were put in the nick of time. Apparently, he has three blockages but only two of them required stents. He's had higher levels of cholesterol for years from what I know. I just hope his don't fail, he is only 50.
@JiniShah-r8w Mine did have symptoms, he had chest pain and chronic fatigue for three months. Him and my stepmom kept that a secret from everyone until the night the cardiologists told them to go to the ER after some tests. It was scary.
Am 41 years of age got a stent. One aretry was 80% blocked. Got the stent in NYC. I stop eating out fast food. I eat more vegetables blueberry but i still cant let go of chicken fish etc. Beef once every two weeks lean. Cook with olive oil. Only
It looks like the important thing is to eliminate sugar and foods that convert into sugar (including fruits and some veggies)Go for protein and green veggies. Or you better do your own research; but sugar has to go. Good luck
I have 13 stents since the late 1990,s and while undergoing an Aortic Aneurysm in March of 2023 it require passing through one of these stents in order to make this repair. During surgery this stent came apart and required a difficult procedure to locate,contain and retrieve the pieces. Having a number of these stent’s how common is it for them to come appart?
I had two stents implanted in my main artery in 2010. Both failed by 2017. Fortunately my body made its own by pass using another artery. Rare but it happens. This was a miracle IMO.
May I ask if you know the reason why yours failed? Was it diet/lifestyle related? And were you still on blood thinners when they failed? or not anymore?
I was having some chest discomfort periodically in 2005 at the age of 48. My Rt cornary artery was 85% blocked. An angioplast was done and had a stent placed. I've been fine ever since.
HI Peter . After just having has one stent installed I find watching your videos and advise so encouraging as its new to most people going through this fantastic life changing operation . I had the pleasure of building many of hospitals in Australia from 2007 to 2014 where one hospital was where they helped to develop the plastic heart at the Prince Charles hospital north Brisbane . Thanks for the great guidance that you offer Carl Pugh UK
Thankyou for this knowledge. Had 3 heart stents put in 4 days ago, doctors were happy with the results, found it uncomfortable by the 3rd stent but ok. Now on the mend but was worried about stents failing. I dont smoke, not diabetic and take the med regular. Hopefully I'll never have to go through it again.
I suffered a Cath Dissection in 2011 that resulted in an emergent Double By-Pass, that could have been a triple. Not a good day, there were other complications. Fast forward to 2022 and I started developing Angina and conducted another Cath that was unsuccessful and resulted in a Heart Failure Diagnosis. I was personally referred to Dr. Jaffer's Team at Mass General and conducted 2 CTO/PCI procedures for a total of 8 stents. Dr. Jaffer was able to re-open the occlusion that was not resolved during the 2011 By-Pass. I have since gone 65% Vegan with 25% based on low-fat Greek Yogurt, a sprinkle of low fat Feta on a salad and a little milk in my coffee. No red meat. More fish. More beans. 4 miles in 35 minutes on the elliptical 4 days a week.
I wonder if that's what happened to my mom. She went in for an elective, non-emergent angioplasty a few weeks ago and never came home... although her ashes may arrive today. Unfortunately, the hospital that she started at doesn't do bypass surgeries, and by the time they airlifted her to another hospital her heart had developed a septum rupture and her health was too degraded for her to survive any surgeries.
I had a major H/A just about ten years ago. The dr. had to put three stents in my left ventricular artery. I'm still kicking. My landlord had just the balloon part done over 30 years ago. He is 93.
I had a stent at the RCA on 8/25/24. This video was extremely informative and helpful. My cardiologist had to use the “roto-rooter” as my artery was 95% blocked. At no time did I feel pain or pressure. Only discomfort. My Troponin levels were at 500 and climbing. This video is extremely helpful and the presenter very engaging. Thank you 🙏
I just got 2 stents put in about 12 hours ago and here I'm watching this video while recovering in the ICU 🙃 I was asymptomatic but my Healthcare team picked up a positive signal during my stress test (as part of my annual health screening) and further investigations revealed occluded arteries warranting PCI. The nurses said I got lucky as my risk of experiencing a cardiac event would have increased significantly if nothing was done. I think so too...I've just turned 41, has lived a reasonably healthy lifestyle thus far (watched my diet, run regularly, doesn't drink or smoke), and yet life has thrown me this curveball. Stay healthy, folks! 🧡
My stent was placed in 2019. I'm 74. So far, so good, but now I'm experiencing symptoms of poor circulation. I'm scheduled for another stress test in September. Here we go again!
Please be careful! Be sure to have someone with you when you get home. I have a long history of coronary artery disease, with an emergency triple bypass in 1998. Over the years I had 3 more stents added. Because of increased debilitating angina for over a year, this past February I had a dobutamine stress test - the cardiologist was present and said it was normal. I was sent home, and about 30 minutes after arriving home I had a heart attack. Subsequent angiogram showed multiple blockages, 1 collapsed bypass graph and 1 blocked stent. Angioplasty with 3 new stents over 3 hour procedure. Stress test doesn’t necessarily tell the whole story. I wish you all the best ! I’m just one person - I’m sure most patients do well after stress tests and I am the exception to the rule.
Thank you for reposting. Prayers for a healthy heart both physically and spiritually 🙏🏻♥️ Ezekiel 36:26 Medical science has saved and prolonged many lives but Jehovah Rapha, creator and healer of our bodies, determines the length of our days !❤
Thank you. Wish I could have you beside me when my stent doctor pushes me into this procedure. It's a lonely feeling when death knocks at your door. I pray God's perfection
I was 42 (I’m 48 now). I had 5 stents after an MI ;although I didn’t know I had one ( stents placed: total occlusion in circumflex - so 3 there, then 1 in distal LAD and 1 in proximal RCA). I smoked a bit in my twenties, but also a gym goer, football player, half marathon runner on a couple of occasions ; so generally very fit on all markers. A combination of factors for me- stress from work I think, not sufficient rest (had young family too), genetic predisposition etc. So now- I’m back to running 5km runs and working out, don’t do competitive sport though😕. No chest pain that I was aware of before or after. The only issue I had before was I was aware I was VERY tired on occasion before. So all good really… I have changed the diet a bit, cutting down on sugar, oils and mainly pescatarian with only turkey- that’s about it. I am going to get 40 years out of these stents!
@@Cobalt1520 Yes, I think they are on the way to working out how individuals need individually tailored treatment. Also I expect many to be able to diagnose at home on domestic tech ; monitor calcium scores in arteries etc. I am hoping next they find a non-invasive way of monitoring inside stents. I heard there was some ‘smart stents’ being developed- so maybe that’s the next step?.
@@richgl31 About time we start "inventing" something more useful than smartphones, apps for smartphones, streaming services to watch on the tablet which is a bigger smartphone. We cloned a living being 30 years ago, what have we done of significance in that field since then??!! Ancestry sites? Imagine the potential : patient organ growth for transplant without rejection and drugs; limb replacement/transplant; autoimune diseases' cure thru genetic therapy; etc etc, Instead we have Instagram.
Thank you Dr very useful information. I had a stent placed in my main artery which was blocked 98% 2 weeks ago. I am on all those medications you mentioned, l have to see my Cardiologist in 1 week. There are questions l can ask him now. Very interesting thank you so much.
A large cohort of heart stented ppl are highly confused about differing opinions of Drs on statins, --basically pro and opposing.-- Lay patients in much confused position with this question. Some Drs opposing their use on basis that over time, statins can do more harm than good, whereas other Drs maintain stance that 'disciplined diet plan' is more beneficial in living with stented heart. Tough gig to reach definitive position on which of the forked way would be better life.
I'm 47 and I thought I was healthy. Keen runner but burning in my chest resulted in me having a stent in October. Worrying time for me but all seems fine at the moment...good video 👍
Thank you for an absolutely fascinating insight into the thought planning and responsibilities associated with performing and receiving this treatment.
September 2023, i will be celebrating my 21st Anniversary with my one and only stent placed After a heart attack i was very lucky to survive. I also understand they have improved the stent Since 2002 even when i was very close the death I was never fearful, life is full of up's and downs And I've had a few more downs since my attack Stay strong look on the sunny side 😅😊❤.
I just was 5 days in the hospital and had 2 angiograms and one stent placed. The doctor told me it's hard to say but that stents last about 10 years... Thanks for this great video!!
Thanks doctor. Very helpful. I had a heart attack on March 28. Taken to ER What n ambulance. Stent put in. Will have two more stents in a couple of weeks.
Thank you for giving me a better understanding ... I am a fit and active 60 year old guy and have just been told i have a 15mm lenghth of non clacified plaque in the mid to left main stem causing up to 50% stenosis. The CT FFR onLAD is significant at 0.7 But strange as i dont get pain unless i really do excert myself. I am a runner and somtimes i get pain and sometimes not. But now not running as much . I went for an agiogram to confirm this last wednesday . i was concerned about the risk factors and the Dr showed me the FFR image and explained to me more. Because i do not have much in the way of angina and do my routine day to day ativities i thought this outweigh the rick factor. The Dr said i can go away and have a little think about it and i will go back to see him in 3 months or before if things get worse. I have been doing a lot of research since wednesday and found you also to be a great help .as well as the Dr I am Under . He has given me medications like the ones you have mentiond too. My blood pressure and cholesteral blood test are all normal before being given my medication, so a little confused about that as well .. hope i made the right decision.
A year ago went in for catherization because I had real high calcium numbers. However they found very little atherosclerosis so no stents were installed. I've always had low LDL and total cholesterol numbers and I'm talking really low around 130/35 respectively and this is uncontrolled (no meds). I'm 81yo and unlikely to pass from anything cardiovascular related. Cardio does not understand why the high calcium numbers but it happens however I still have a lipid panel workup annually due to ageing out here.
Dr Aseem Malhotra in the UK has spent years researching statins. His conclusion is an improvement of about one percent in survival. Also as a stem cell transplant patient my haematologist advised that they are not wise. They were pushed on me every time like it was automatically being prescribed. I had to always say NO.
@@TopVelocity Since April 2021. I had a private consultation with Dr Malhotra and as I mentioned after receiving a stem cell transplant its’s unwise to take statins. Will I die prematurely because of this decision? This isn’t a concern for me.
@@bar10ml44 You are absolutely right in not taking statins. They can cause more harm than good. Dr Malhotra is RIGHT . Same as Dr Michel de Lorgeril a French cardiologist who wrote many books, recommending not to take statins.
Sorry to pop your bubble. Cholesterol is NOT the cause of arteriole sclerosis. Sugar is! Sugar is an irritation to the lining of the blood vessel and comes in many forms and products. It is difficult to stay away from it. I am 80 years old. I had my first stent in 2001. I had my second in 2015. I then got smart. Sugar was greatly reduced. I eat a Keto diet (a low carb diet). I drink Apple Cider Vinegar very often. My cardiologist is amazed at how well my heart looks and operates. My tubes are clear. I see him once a year for a stress test. Statins do not help a patient. They only help Big Pharma! Cholesterol is needed to repair cell membranes, produce many hormones in the body, FEEDS THE BRAIN, any many more things. Clean up your diet and everything will go well.
Once again Peter, thank you so much for this informative video. Under advice from my GP I have lost about 16 kg in body weight over the past 12 months with greatly improved results in BP, Cholesterol/Triglycerides, and general fitness levels. I was wondering if I should ask my GP if it may have been appropriate to reduce/stop some of my meds, (Clopidogrel 75mg, Perindopril 10mg, Simvastatin 40mg). This video explained perfectly why I should remain on these meds and not bother my GP unless I notice a deficit in general health, so far I'm feeling great.
I decided a coupla years ago to have cardio control any meds over the PCP (relating to cardiovascular). You may wanna suggest that as cardio are generally a bit more fussy regarding that lipid panel. Anyhow don't try to play "doctor".
Stent-artery size mismatch happened to me. When I was 40 I presented with angina and I had two blockages, 90% and 99% in my LAD, close to each other and the doctor used one long stent (30 mm) to open both. He even noted that this saved everyone money with that choice. Unfortunately it was too narrow at 2.5 mm. About 6.5 years later I spontaneously developed an in-stent thrombosis that led to heart attack that led to cardiac arrest. Luckily the EMTs were onsite and rushed me to the ambulance where they had a LUCAS. They had to do CPR for 40 minutes. After being stablized in a hypothermic coma and flown to a trauma center, they aspirated the clot and wrote the previous stent was "remarkably underexpanded" and installed a larger stent inside it (28 mm x 4 mm). By some miracle I'm still here with barely any long-term brain damage. Unfortunately, my mother wasn't so lucky. I'm not sure what happened, except she went in for an elective cardiac angioplasty (non-emergent) and never came home. Well, her ashes may arrive today.
Vitamin K2 with Vitamin D3 should be used if it's 'Stable Angina.' If folk can afford it, try IV Infusions of PPC. These 3 'natural' substances alone should clear some of the blockages. Stents should be used as the last option. Unfortunately UK cardiologists are too eager to put in stents. I guess if everyone figured out you can actually remove blockages they'd be out of business.
Although I agree with you about trying to undo the blockages with K2 (nattokinaise) and probiotics, from what I have read it may not get rid of all blockages but definately helps. Exercise and diet also plays a part as well. When it comes to diet it is what is good for the individual. But disagree about the Doctors being too keen to Stent, they do want their patients to live, and for most people life changes are hard. So they Stent and medicate. They are so overwhelmed with heart patients, they would be happy if people changed their lifestyle and avoided going to hospital.
But K2 also partially converts go K1 which is needed for blood clotting. People who are stented Re usually on blood thinners. So my big question is, if K2 is a good or bad idea when freshly stented and on bloodthinners? 😓
I just four stents inserted in my right artery, the artery was crooked. On five meds now and will have a double bypass in a month. I hope all goes well, scary when its your heart!
Thank you very much Doctor. Very informative, especially for those who have and managing stent or those intend to make arrangements to install stent. God bless 🙏
I was diagnosed with a widow maker in 2016 at 85% blockage. The doctors wanted to put in a stent but I decided against it due to several factors. My mother died 2 months after getting a stent put in. I also had ITP for a long time until my splenectomy, but I tend to still bleed with a baby aspirin. I read up on everything and decided to try a fat free diet, or mostly vegan diet and started taking vitamin k27 along with vitamin b1. After 2 months, I was able to walk more than a block without stopping and walk up inclines. It's been about 5 years now, and really slacked off on the diet, which is slowly starting to affect me. So it's back on fat free, no oil again in hopes to reverse my badness once again. My bp has always been high, since 30's when I went on Atkins diet but became worse at 50's to around 200 over 110 or more without bp meds. Basic atenolol has helped to keep me alive, adding other meds off and on, but I get so many bad side effects I just can't take them full time.
Congratulations for having the courage to refuse the stent. Good luck, also I hope you do not take statins. They are not efficient to prevent any kind of heart disease even if you have high cholesterol. A Fench cardiologistr Dr Michel De Lorgeril wrote wonderful books, (probably translated into English) asking people to not take statins. A healthy diet, not smoking, a bit of exercice every day, are good protection.
i've carried a few stents around; the oldest for about 36 years. still here @ 66 despite an horrific lifestyle of smoking , drinking and womenising. I gave up the latter some time ago and attribute this decision to my stress free life and longevity
Excellent, informative, understandable information! I humbly suggest one factor that was not included in the area of patient factors. That is simply that if one is not aware of dietary factors in maintaining adequate cholesterol levels, then the meds will be somewhat limited in their ability to keep those levels in balance.
If you are not genetically predisposed in varying degrees of course to high cholesterol and you take statins, niacin, zetia, omega you can eat whatever you want and not worry. Diet in the absence of genetic predisposition accounts for less than 15% of your cholesterol. I eat whatever I want. I take my meds religiously and my cholesterol averages 120 and my LDL's are lower than my HDL's AND I have a family history on one side (dad) of early cad. On the other hand if you have for example Homozygous genetic predisposition you can eat a diet of lettuce and broccoli and spinach and your cholesterol will still be 300 and you will have an MI. Forget diet. Take your meds and monitor your cholesterol and eat what you want as long as your not cursed with genes from both parents. LOL
I has a stent two years ago…I was not told what a stent was, what type it was, or what material it was made of… I had it done as I had a ‘heart attack’ due to unrecognised and undiagnosed diabetes… which was diagnosed after I was admitted to hospital…
I had a couple of stents put in 4 days ago. I am 43 years old and had a stuttering heart attack similar to the one that killed my father when he was only 42. I feel fine so far but I am aware I need to make some changes to my diet. I am otherwise physically in top condition. I was working out 5 days a week in the gym and cycling etc on weekends. I have been asked to stop that activity for a month and to rest and recuperate. I am hoping these stents will last me a while. I am promising to be careful with my medication.
@@jerrylong891yes I'm doing very well actually. Apart from some side effects from the medications, I'm physically fit and my cardio is back to its previous levels. I'm hoping to be off all medication in a couple of months. That's what my doctor told me
I am 72 years old , diabetic had my stenting done in 2014. Controlling sugar level and having all the prescribed medication. I walk 5 km everday and physicaly fit.
I had stints put in and did NOT need them! My cholesterol was low, I was manipulated into believing I was going to have a heart attack!! I never spoke to the doctor! I heard him teaching a resident say pull, no rip there! I was under sedation woke up and began kicking!! Doctor yelled stop kicking I am in a sensitive area, yes my heart ❤️. After surgery I asked to speak to Dr, never saw him. I made 3 Apts he never showed up. I took blood thinner for a yr then stopped it was making me sick. I look 10 yrs older, I have liver disease that was stable. Why do these drs just take a body and destroy them? I am in chronic pain with my back everything hurts. I have to b my own doctor. A nurse told me he didn’t need to do them it was to teach the resident. Now I have an arm I can’t use tendinitis that is so painful. I think the drug alluding stint raised the new complications with my liver. What an awful man.
I am 65, slim 32" waist, active, energetic, CAC score less than 200. 5'4" male 130 lbs. No history of angina etc. Had a mild MI Nov 2022 and got a stent in my circumflex. Very subtle symptoms. ER doctor was visibly blown away when he saw the triponin test. I looked a lot better than he did! Can happen to anyone.
I think the title is slightly alarmist for people like myself who have stents. Nice big red writing to strike fear. How about introducing “Why stents CAN fail?”….. a big difference from “Why Stents fail” consider your audience- we have dodgy tickers, we don’t need alarmist (albeit clickbait) titles. 😉😂. Out of interest what % actually do “fail”? & is it “failure” of stent or patient lifestyle that influenced the failure….
I have had a MI recently, I don't smoke drink and im 60 years old. I have been teaching yoga and Muy Thai for years. In Thailand they really push almost comically statins. I would rather have a stent than take statins. Statins seem to reduce health and wellness according to what I have read.
Thank you so much Doc for this information...I am required to undergo Bifurcatory stenting of right Diagonal Artery and am rather nervous hearing about the high risk of renarrowing!! Does Chelation help in clearing arterial plaque or is stenting compulsory in my case??
In your Overview Slide "Resasons for Stent Failure" Reasons is misspelled. Just an FYI 😀 On another note, my husband had a stent put in 18 years ago, I believe it was inserted in the widow maker. And a widow maker it was, he passed away suddenly 2 days after having the procedure. He was 54 years old.
I got chest and jaw pain when I was pushed out of the cath lab after a stent. I was still drowsy and didn't think much of it as the pain went away. Now I'm thinking I had some artery damage maybe. Still didn't get any symptoms after though
@@mrpawpaw7023was it because one of the stents failed/got clogged with bloodclots? Or you had an entirely new blockage in your veins? Also what were the symptoms you felt?
Excellent question, most stents are capable of expanding well beyond their particular size, depending on the material and design used. However, if a stent is overly expanded, this can create issues both within the artery (e.g. causing a micro tear such as a dissection) and also can induce some damage to the stent itself. Please also see our video on stent fracture.
@@yolandejones6183 Please do not worry about cholesterol. Read some of the comments that say how cholesterol is not so harmful as the big pharma would have us believe.
You made it simple but covering it all. As a stent is placed to open up the artery (or even when a drill is used to break the "calcium" & debris) the plaque still remain on the arteries wall. My question is there a chemical reaction between the plaque itself & the arteries wall that would cause inflammation, or any other form of arterial wall deterioration (although the blood is flowing as expected) in the arteries ?
The veins are usually damaged before calcium start to stick to a certain areas of your veins. Sugar is like sandpaper to the veins & then deposits start to form..So, a good diet & exercise can help especially not smoking which has tar.. There are people who are exceptions to the rule but it's better to eat healthy, no procesd foods or sugar.
One of my stents started to fur up after 7 years. So recently had a stent placed inside the blocked stent. My issue is although my cholesterol is low, its mainly LDL .
Don't worry about cholesterol. Do a research for Dr Michel de Lorgeril, a French cardiologist who says cholesterol is actually good for you. Do not take statins please.
I my case I have an issue with calcium which is worse than cholesterol because you cannot use stents AND there is no medication to reduce calcium in the bloodstream. I endured a triple bypass at age 68 which should keep me healthy for 15 years or so.
@@locoman888 hi. You could look into taking vitamin k2. I researched it and now take it. Whether itll work or not, i dont know, time will tell. Best wishes.
Are stents memory metal ? i.e. do they expand when the design (internal body) temperature has been reached? Eg: PFO occluders made of nitinol wire mesh.
excellent question! the ones we place in the coronary arteries are almost exclusively not self expanding. They do have a role, particularly with new devices used to manage valve condition like aortic stenosis. This would be a good topic to address in an upcoming Q&A I am planning, thanks for your valuable feedback!
Suffered with migraine for 20 years. As soon as stent inserted into RCA migraine immediately gone been 7 months and not one migraine. Please tell everyone heart health is directly related to migraines and what is more if the migraine frequency increase it reflects heart artery blockage.
My dr 👨⚕️ that put my stints in said that I was good to go and if I had any other issues it would be something else. But I walked into the ER two years later and died at the window they called code blue on me. It was one of the stints that had turned and caused a blockage. They reopened it and sent me to KU med in KC. Where they did a 4x bypass on me. Now a year later I’m doing okay but it has taken the wind out of my sails a bit at 71 years old. I thank the Lord every morning for the start of a new day. 😀
I also had a quad bypass 1 yr ago at 66yrs old which also took the wind out of my sails too. I was in general decent health maybe 8-10 max overweight at times with 150 cholesterol & slightly high Bp both under control with meds but had 1 heart attack& 2 stents installed prior to the episode where I went in for s 3rd stent due to symptoms I was having only to be quickly removed from the or telling me when they went into to install the 3rd stent my arteries were so bad I needed a quad bypass asap which was a shocker for sure!. I was slso dealing with my 91 yr old mom’s issues at the same time I had the quad bypass which shortly after that turned into helping her through the pain & anguish of her pancreatic cancer Diag with 2 months to live which I helped her thru with hospice until dhe passed a couple months ago. But all the time effort & stress helping her go thru that along with watching her quickly fade away & die with me by her side tile he last breathe along with the stress involved with wake & burial not yo mention now dealing with her 91 yrs if stuff & her house has had me eating a horrible diet ever since I had the quad bypass because I didn’t have the energy shop,cook & eat properly for myself after I was going all that for mom on a daily basis esp after her cancer Diag.
Do I hope I haven’t font too much damage to my heart & vascular system in this past yr+ eating terribly,
Dam, good luck to both of you.
I have seven coronary artery stents inserted in 2009, I’m now 77 and was a heavy smoker in my younger years. I take my medicine, keep a healthy diet, cycle and walk weekly and feel great.
Congratulations to you.
What is your diabetes history...
I'm 55 years old and got a heart attack on June 3, 2024 , inserted 5 stents, I'm very scared of that, I feel like my expensitive can reduce because 5 stents
Why seven stents? You go also heart attack?
how do you prevent ISR since 2009? what is your level of Cholestrol and Trigresida?
The main reason for stent failure is what caused the need for the procedure in the first place.Having your internal plumbing done and going back to fast food is no going to work. After having had three stents done, I changed my diet et reduced my weight to a normal BMI. Having been diagnosed as pre diabetic, I decreased my caloric intake, using also daily intermittent fasting, zero sugar and near zero carbs. Ten years later still prediabetic but almost normal range, perfect weight plus daily physical activities. The cardiologist did his homework. Did you do yours?
@@bernardmauge8613 so in those 10 years you had zero problems with the stents? 😯 are you still on blood thinners in all those years?
@@N3dita No, thank you for asking. I had a second hear attack a year ago. One stent was partially blocked, the last remaining unstented coronary was clotted. I got another stent, I am now back on anti clotting med. I never fell off the wagon, but the disease progresses no matter what I do. There is a genetic factor involved here plus the diet of course.
@@bernardmauge8613 I’m so sorry you had another HA! I’m glad to know they saved you!! 🙏🏼 I wonder, do you think it could’ve been avoided if they kept you on a bloodthinner all these years instead of stopping it?
@@N3dita 100%. I stopped the blood thinners a year after my first two stents. Big mistake. I though the diet would be enough. You will clot no matter what you eat if you have diabetes.
My stent was placed almost three months ago and is working perfectly. The procedure and the hospital stay was an amazing experience. A very excellent video. Thank you.
I had a triple bypass. I asked for stents but arteries too calcified so they went around. I feel great more than one year out from the operation.
Well I’ve had mine a year and without the intervention I would be dead, so every day is a bonus. The NHS saved me and I’m happy to be here but I’m totally aware I’m on borrowed time! Live life and accept the cards yer dealt!
Hi while taking medications did u have sawallon ankel or fluid build up
I has a stent put in sept 21 2023 . I’m 55 male . I’ve changed my bad eating habits . I’m back at gym working out like I have the past 30 years. I’m happy I’m alive . I hope the stent lets me live another 10 to 20 years 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you so much Doctor!! I had a 99% blockage of LAD artery on August 25 and had a stent put in, and I now realize that saved my life. I’m 74 and will be starting Cardio Rehab tomorrow, making diet changes even though I was vegan for 7 years I need to cut back on saturated fat and I’m eating fish and eggs now too. Cannot wait to get into an exercise routine because I finally realized even though my weight is 120 lbs. and people think I look 15 years younger that I could’ve had a major heart attack any minute! I so appreciate you helping each and everyone of us who have had this procedure, and may God bless you always❤❤
Did you have heart attack?
I had a stent put in my LAD one month ago, via a catheter through right wrist / radial artery. I had severe pain in my right arm for 2 weeks after the procedure. Was in and out of hospital to get imaging and tests, all were negative for clots or bleeding. My cardiologist said it’s rare for a patient to have such pain after the procedure but that the catheter can disturb the area along the pathway it takes. Despite all that, I’m still glad I did it and grateful. I don’t think I’d be here without it.
Mine was installed through the groin in the right femoral artery. Unfortunately, the seal failed and it bled into my leg creating a large hematoma that made my leg black and blue and painful for 6 weeks. Luckily, I was still in the hospital, and the nurses came running. The head nurse asked if she could have them all there to witness it because it was rare, so they all took turns putting their hands in my crotch to feel the warm, wet, spurting sensation. Then she looked at me and said, "I'm not gonna lie, this is gonna hurt... a lot." and put her full weight on my thigh to stop the bleeding. It took 10-20 minutes of pain but it worked.
Very helpful information. My 32-year-old cousin had a near fatal heart attack, had a stent put in the wrist. He does not smoke, drink or do drugs. We are trying to get info on how he needs to follow a different way of life. He eats out occasionally, but still think that is his only mistake, eating food that isn't healthy. He is not overweight at all. He works 2 jobs and was very healthy until this happened. Thanks for all the info on this video, it helps to understand how the stent works and the requirements for a better life.
Stress is almost as deleterious as sugar, refined carbs and seed oils. It was a decades long stress that has caused my Angina pectoris and the doctor’s statement that I needed a bypass surgery. He didn’t want to give me stents, I suppose his words indicated that I would need too many stents. Now I’m taking nattokinase, arginine, Co-Enzym Q10, a beta blocker, aspirin and some other supplements, avoid carbs and stress, and go to a gym to work out, swim and use the sauna twice a week. Now and then I fast. I hope that this strategy will prevent a heart attack or stroke.
Thank you for that info and the fact that you personally went through this is much more personal. I wish you long life health, and appreciate you sharing with us. 🙏@@paulasamec8715
Don't know how I'm here. I've had 5 heart attacks. And now 6 stints in my heart meds for life. I'm just now taking it so very seriously. Trying hard to reverse the damage and habits. Not easy. Eating everything good, stopping smoking, water ,green tea, almond milk are my only drinks. Had to learn all the foods along with olive oil, turmeric, cloves. I hope to live awhile longer. Also prayer I'll say has absolutely helped, light exercise also very good. I hope I've learned, I also hope I'm learning to calm myself. Zero more stress for me. Can't take any more. Unfortunately at 57 I'll have to retire. For good. GOD BLESS YOU ALL PLEASE TAKE CARE AMEN.
Your story inspired me. My Mom had 2 heart attacks in 2022. I looked around to see if there were other situations like hers and hadn't found any. God is definitely a healer. You all are truly blessed. More peace, light and life to you.
Your feedback is very appreciated!
Thank you for sharing your feedback and experience.
The almond milk drink is garbage is sugar
Thankyou very much for the very good and easy to understand information Dr. I've had a major H.A. and had 2 stents done. One required the drilling procedure. I am feeling very well after over a year+ and take a lot of meds. Was pretty fit before and never thought I'd be having an event like I did. Cholesterol and hardening of the arteries got me.......Exercise a lot and try my best to keep fit. I was a jogger for years and years and turned to brisk walking as I aged. I walked miles not long before my "widowmaker" as I did as much as possible right until that event! I Changed my diet to eliminate the bad stuff and eat healthier. Lost some weight but gained back some and am much stronger again...... 75 years old.....I'm very appreciative for my cardiologist and the cath labs and modern meds that saved my life!!
Don't take Satin drugs like Lipitor. I was allergic to Ramipril and could have died had I not stopped. I haven't take those drugs for 7 Years now. I take Nutraceuticals now and 81 aspirin
It's hereditary. Same happen to me. Ate healthy excersized . My blood just has more fat.
I have a total of 12 stents in my heart and I did everything my Doctor told me to do and still was having a stent or 2 being put in every couple yrs and I now take 8000 fus of Nattokinase twice a day on empty stomach and I take 300 mcg of MK-7 K2 twice a day with 5000 iu D3 with meals and it's now been 6 yrs since I have had any heart complications since I have started this and Give God all the glory for living long enough to now have 8 grandchildren and two great grandchildren at the young age of 60
since natural supply you dont have problem
So the last stents you got placed was 6 years ago? Are you still on blood thinners? I’m so happy to read you are doing well!! 🙏🏼
My stent is 20 years old and still working fine.
Did u give up meat or
@@piratesmurf4251 after18 years I went Keto now I’m Keto/Vor
My stent 15 years old and still working
@@princesstanya252 is your stent Still work?
@@charlestait5303 is your stent Still work?
had 3 installed a few years ago and the only problem I have is dealing with the meds. Made a few life changes and feel good.
I have two stents placed in my atries since last 17 years , so far they are doing fine.
Have you had a heart attack before the stents
@@nasimanjum6371 did you change your lifestyle after it? And are you still on blood thinners?
My dad got his first stent a couple weeks ago and it was an emergency one because one of the arteries had a bad blockage. He got his second one today, which was scheduled.
He hasn't had a heart attack yet so I guess I can say the stents were put in the nick of time.
Apparently, he has three blockages but only two of them required stents. He's had higher levels of cholesterol for years from what I know.
I just hope his don't fail, he is only 50.
Hi same story just that my father had 2 stents put together..my father 51...being a daughter I m so so scared
Same. He never had any symptoms. Doctors put stent because they thought the blockages are serious and should not be left alone
@JiniShah-r8w Mine did have symptoms, he had chest pain and chronic fatigue for three months. Him and my stepmom kept that a secret from everyone until the night the cardiologists told them to go to the ER after some tests. It was scary.
@@brookelynrhodes1998 no matter what, the situation is always scary when it comes to parents
Am 41 years of age got a stent. One aretry was 80% blocked. Got the stent in NYC. I stop eating out fast food. I eat more vegetables blueberry but i still cant let go of chicken fish etc. Beef once every two weeks lean. Cook with olive oil. Only
Chicken & fish is good for you! So good job!
It looks like the important thing is to eliminate sugar and foods that convert into sugar (including fruits and some veggies)Go for protein and green veggies. Or you better do your own research; but sugar has to go. Good luck
@@susanstubel3736 sugar is hard to give up dam it’s real hard but I have givin up a lot. So far but spittle here or there. Man life sucks
@@piratesmurf4251 I know, but it can be done. One day at a time and you'll be surprise at what you can accomplish. Good luck!!!
Thank you very much Dr for relieving a lot of the anxiety about my recently placed stent.
I have 13 stents since the late 1990,s and while undergoing an Aortic Aneurysm in March of 2023 it require passing through one of these stents in order to make this repair. During surgery this stent came apart and required a difficult procedure to locate,contain and retrieve the pieces. Having a number of these stent’s how common is it for them to come appart?
I had two stents implanted in my main artery in 2010. Both failed by 2017. Fortunately my body made its own by pass using another artery. Rare but it happens. This was a miracle IMO.
Absolutely a miracle! God must have a purpose for you here.
Great ! Do you mean main artery means LAD
Do you mean about your LAD artery?
May I ask if you know the reason why yours failed? Was it diet/lifestyle related? And were you still on blood thinners when they failed? or not anymore?
I was having some chest discomfort periodically in 2005 at the age of 48. My Rt cornary artery was 85% blocked. An angioplast was done and had a stent placed. I've been fine ever since.
What was the diameter of your stent?
Thank you very much I have just come out of hospital having a stent inserted and this information has been very assuring for me.
I hope all is ok now?
Had mine yesterday...still freaked out, worried about all the drugs.
HI Peter . After just having has one stent installed I find watching your videos and advise so encouraging as its new to most people going through this fantastic life changing operation .
I had the pleasure of building many of hospitals in Australia from 2007 to 2014 where one hospital was where they helped to develop the plastic heart at the Prince Charles hospital north Brisbane .
Thanks for the great guidance that you offer
Carl Pugh UK
Thankyou for this knowledge. Had 3 heart stents put in 4 days ago, doctors were happy with the results, found it uncomfortable by the 3rd stent but ok. Now on the mend but was worried about stents failing. I dont smoke, not diabetic and take the med regular. Hopefully I'll never have to go through it again.
I suffered a Cath Dissection in 2011 that resulted in an emergent Double By-Pass, that could have been a triple. Not a good day, there were other complications. Fast forward to 2022 and I started developing Angina and conducted another Cath that was unsuccessful and resulted in a Heart Failure Diagnosis. I was personally referred to Dr. Jaffer's Team at Mass General and conducted 2 CTO/PCI procedures for a total of 8 stents. Dr. Jaffer was able to re-open the occlusion that was not resolved during the 2011 By-Pass. I have since gone 65% Vegan with 25% based on low-fat Greek Yogurt, a sprinkle of low fat Feta on a salad and a little milk in my coffee. No red meat. More fish. More beans. 4 miles in 35 minutes on the elliptical 4 days a week.
I wonder if that's what happened to my mom. She went in for an elective, non-emergent angioplasty a few weeks ago and never came home... although her ashes may arrive today. Unfortunately, the hospital that she started at doesn't do bypass surgeries, and by the time they airlifted her to another hospital her heart had developed a septum rupture and her health was too degraded for her to survive any surgeries.
I had a major H/A just about ten years ago. The dr. had to put three stents in my left ventricular artery. I'm still kicking. My landlord had just the balloon part done over 30 years ago. He is 93.
I had a stent at the RCA on 8/25/24. This video was extremely informative and helpful. My cardiologist had to use the “roto-rooter” as my artery was 95% blocked. At no time did I feel pain or pressure. Only discomfort. My Troponin levels were at 500 and climbing.
This video is extremely helpful and the presenter very engaging. Thank you 🙏
I just got 2 stents put in about 12 hours ago and here I'm watching this video while recovering in the ICU 🙃 I was asymptomatic but my Healthcare team picked up a positive signal during my stress test (as part of my annual health screening) and further investigations revealed occluded arteries warranting PCI. The nurses said I got lucky as my risk of experiencing a cardiac event would have increased significantly if nothing was done. I think so too...I've just turned 41, has lived a reasonably healthy lifestyle thus far (watched my diet, run regularly, doesn't drink or smoke), and yet life has thrown me this curveball. Stay healthy, folks! 🧡
My stent was placed in 2019. I'm 74. So far, so good, but now I'm experiencing symptoms of poor circulation. I'm scheduled for another stress test in September. Here we go again!
Please be careful! Be sure to have someone with you when you get home. I have a long history of coronary artery disease, with an emergency triple bypass in 1998. Over the years I had 3 more stents added. Because of increased debilitating angina for over a year, this past February I had a dobutamine stress test - the cardiologist was present and said it was normal. I was sent home, and about 30 minutes after arriving home I had a heart attack. Subsequent angiogram showed multiple blockages, 1 collapsed bypass graph and 1 blocked stent. Angioplasty with 3 new stents over 3 hour procedure. Stress test doesn’t necessarily tell the whole story. I wish you all the best ! I’m just one person - I’m sure most patients do well after stress tests and I am the exception to the rule.
Thank you for reposting. Prayers for a healthy heart both physically and spiritually 🙏🏻♥️ Ezekiel 36:26 Medical science has saved and prolonged many lives but Jehovah Rapha, creator and healer of our bodies, determines the length of our days !❤
The creator made a mess and healing,no way,that medical science does
VERY WELL GIVEN! THANK YOU FOR TAKING YOUR TIME TO EXPLAIN THIS SO CAREFULLY IN LAYMEN TERMS.
Thank you. Wish I could have you beside me when my stent doctor pushes me into this procedure. It's a lonely feeling when death knocks at your door. I pray God's perfection
Stents needed cause a creator did his job just not perfect….
I was 42 (I’m 48 now). I had 5 stents after an MI ;although I didn’t know I had one ( stents placed: total occlusion in circumflex - so 3 there, then 1 in distal LAD and 1 in proximal RCA). I smoked a bit in my twenties, but also a gym goer, football player, half marathon runner on a couple of occasions ; so generally very fit on all markers. A combination of factors for me- stress from work I think, not sufficient rest (had young family too), genetic predisposition etc. So now- I’m back to running 5km runs and working out, don’t do competitive sport though😕. No chest pain that I was aware of before or after. The only issue I had before was I was aware I was VERY tired on occasion before. So all good really… I have changed the diet a bit, cutting down on sugar, oils and mainly pescatarian with only turkey- that’s about it. I am going to get 40 years out of these stents!
I hope so, and 40 years from now they will have another even better thing to replace stents!
@@Cobalt1520 Yes, I think they are on the way to working out how individuals need individually tailored treatment. Also I expect many to be able to diagnose at home on domestic tech ; monitor calcium scores in arteries etc. I am hoping next they find a non-invasive way of monitoring inside stents. I heard there was some ‘smart stents’ being developed- so maybe that’s the next step?.
@@richgl31 About time we start "inventing" something more useful than smartphones, apps for smartphones, streaming services to watch on the tablet which is a bigger smartphone. We cloned a living being 30 years ago, what have we done of significance in that field since then??!! Ancestry sites?
Imagine the potential : patient organ growth for transplant without rejection and drugs; limb replacement/transplant; autoimune diseases' cure thru genetic therapy; etc etc, Instead we have Instagram.
Thank you Dr very useful information. I had a stent placed in my main artery which was blocked 98% 2 weeks ago. I am on all those medications you mentioned, l have to see my Cardiologist in 1 week. There are questions l can ask him now. Very interesting thank you so much.
A large cohort of heart stented ppl are highly confused about differing opinions of Drs on statins, --basically pro and opposing.--
Lay patients in much confused position with this question. Some Drs opposing their use on basis that over time, statins can do more harm than good, whereas other Drs maintain stance that 'disciplined diet plan' is more beneficial in living with stented heart.
Tough gig to reach definitive position on which of the forked way would be better life.
All the very best and thanks for supporting the channel!
Excellent information,everyone who has stent should watch these videos.thank you
I'm 47 and I thought I was healthy. Keen runner but burning in my chest resulted in me having a stent in October. Worrying time for me but all seems fine at the moment...good video 👍
Thank you so much for this very excellent and detailed description of the dangers of having a stent implanted. It was most informative.
I have 54 stents over a 22 yr period, and thank God I am doing fine. Also have one in my gut, and one in my left carotid artery.
54?!!! I’ve never seen this number before!! 😮 did any of the stents fail/clog at all?
Thank you for an absolutely fascinating insight into the thought planning and responsibilities associated with performing and receiving this treatment.
Thank you for being so honest, appreciate it-having it done tomorrow.
September 2023, i will be celebrating my 21st
Anniversary with my one and only stent placed
After a heart attack i was very lucky to survive.
I also understand they have improved the stent
Since 2002 even when i was very close the death
I was never fearful, life is full of up's and downs
And I've had a few more downs since my attack
Stay strong look on the sunny side 😅😊❤.
How did you take care of yourself after a stent?
That’s amazing to read! Are you still on bloodthinners for it?
I just was 5 days in the hospital and had 2 angiograms and one stent placed. The doctor told me it's hard to say but that stents last about 10 years... Thanks for this great video!!
This is a good topic I had been looking for. Thanks
As a plumbing engineer, I’m reminded of the cardiac surgeon’s humorous aside, ‘heart health is a function of electrical & plumbing.’
Thanks doctor. Very helpful. I had a heart attack on March 28. Taken to ER What n ambulance. Stent put in. Will have two more stents in a couple of weeks.
Thank you for giving me a better understanding ... I am a fit and active 60 year old guy and have just been told i have a 15mm lenghth of non clacified plaque in the mid to left main stem causing up to 50% stenosis. The CT FFR onLAD is significant at 0.7 But strange as i dont get pain unless i really do excert myself. I am a runner and somtimes i get pain and sometimes not. But now not running as much .
I went for an agiogram to confirm this last wednesday . i was concerned about the risk factors and the Dr showed me the FFR image and explained to me more. Because i do not have much in the way of angina and do my routine day to day ativities i thought this outweigh the rick factor. The Dr said i can go away and have a little think about it and i will go back to see him in 3 months or before if things get worse. I have been doing a lot of research since wednesday and found you also to be a great help .as well as the Dr I am Under . He has given me medications like the ones you have mentiond too. My blood pressure and cholesteral blood test are all normal before being given my medication, so a little confused about that as well .. hope i made the right decision.
Try IV infusions of PPC
I liked the video . Now I have quite a few questions to ask my Cardiologist next week for my yearly checkup . Thank you for the information .
USA just had 2 in Sept..have to go along with advice and hope fo the best..helpful info and love the painting!
A year ago went in for catherization because I had real high calcium numbers. However they found very little atherosclerosis so no stents were installed. I've always had low LDL and total cholesterol numbers and I'm talking really low around 130/35 respectively and this is uncontrolled (no meds). I'm 81yo and unlikely to pass from anything cardiovascular related. Cardio does not understand why the high calcium numbers but it happens however I still have a lipid panel workup annually due to ageing out here.
Interesting stuff. Doctor, can a stent be REMOVED if there is a problem or is bypass surgery necessary?
One Stent implanted in the Year Feb,2020 still working fine.Thanks to Dr and
Man don't tell me they fail..just got some 2 days ago...
Dr Aseem Malhotra in the UK has spent years researching statins. His conclusion is an improvement of about one percent in survival. Also as a stem cell transplant patient my haematologist advised that they are not wise. They were pushed on me every time like it was automatically being prescribed. I had to always say NO.
So you have a stent and you have avoided statins?
How long has it been?
@@TopVelocity Since April 2021. I had a private consultation with Dr Malhotra and as I mentioned after receiving a stem cell transplant its’s unwise to take statins. Will I die prematurely because of this decision? This isn’t a concern for me.
@@bar10ml44 May the Almighty bless you with good health and keep you away from harm and harmful medicines.
@@bar10ml44 You are absolutely right in not taking statins. They can cause more harm than good. Dr Malhotra is RIGHT . Same as Dr Michel de Lorgeril a French cardiologist who wrote many books, recommending not to take statins.
I had two stents ten years ago and refuse statins still good at 79.
Thanks Doc. Wish my cardiologist was as informative
Sorry to pop your bubble. Cholesterol is NOT the cause of arteriole sclerosis. Sugar is! Sugar is an irritation to the lining of the blood vessel and comes in many forms and products. It is difficult to stay away from it.
I am 80 years old. I had my first stent in 2001. I had my second in 2015. I then got smart. Sugar was greatly reduced. I eat a Keto diet (a low carb diet). I drink Apple Cider Vinegar very often. My cardiologist is amazed at how well my heart looks and operates. My tubes are clear. I see him once a year for a stress test.
Statins do not help a patient. They only help Big Pharma! Cholesterol is needed to repair cell membranes, produce many hormones in the body, FEEDS THE BRAIN, any many more things.
Clean up your diet and everything will go well.
Any fasting?
Clueless 😅
Come on. Don't spread such wrong info. You escaped and has stents. Why you want to pull others to doom?
Once again Peter, thank you so much for this informative video. Under advice from my GP I have lost about 16 kg in body weight over the past 12 months with greatly improved results in BP, Cholesterol/Triglycerides, and general fitness levels. I was wondering if I should ask my GP if it may have been appropriate to reduce/stop some of my meds, (Clopidogrel 75mg, Perindopril 10mg, Simvastatin 40mg). This video explained perfectly why I should remain on these meds and not bother my GP unless I notice a deficit in general health, so far I'm feeling great.
Thank you for your support!
I decided a coupla years ago to have cardio control any meds over the PCP (relating to cardiovascular). You may wanna suggest that as cardio are generally a bit more fussy regarding that lipid panel. Anyhow don't try to play "doctor".
Stent-artery size mismatch happened to me. When I was 40 I presented with angina and I had two blockages, 90% and 99% in my LAD, close to each other and the doctor used one long stent (30 mm) to open both. He even noted that this saved everyone money with that choice. Unfortunately it was too narrow at 2.5 mm. About 6.5 years later I spontaneously developed an in-stent thrombosis that led to heart attack that led to cardiac arrest. Luckily the EMTs were onsite and rushed me to the ambulance where they had a LUCAS. They had to do CPR for 40 minutes. After being stablized in a hypothermic coma and flown to a trauma center, they aspirated the clot and wrote the previous stent was "remarkably underexpanded" and installed a larger stent inside it (28 mm x 4 mm). By some miracle I'm still here with barely any long-term brain damage.
Unfortunately, my mother wasn't so lucky. I'm not sure what happened, except she went in for an elective cardiac angioplasty (non-emergent) and never came home. Well, her ashes may arrive today.
Vitamin K2 with Vitamin D3 should be used if it's 'Stable Angina.' If folk can afford it, try IV Infusions of PPC. These 3 'natural' substances alone should clear some of the blockages. Stents should be used as the last option. Unfortunately UK cardiologists are too eager to put in stents. I guess if everyone figured out you can actually remove blockages they'd be out of business.
Although I agree with you about trying to undo the blockages with K2 (nattokinaise) and probiotics, from what I have read it may not get rid of all blockages but definately helps. Exercise and diet also plays a part as well. When it comes to diet it is what is good for the individual.
But disagree about the Doctors being too keen to Stent, they do want their patients to live, and for most people life changes are hard. So they Stent and medicate. They are so overwhelmed with heart patients, they would be happy if people changed their lifestyle and avoided going to hospital.
But K2 also partially converts go K1 which is needed for blood clotting. People who are stented Re usually on blood thinners. So my big question is, if K2 is a good or bad idea when freshly stented and on bloodthinners? 😓
I just four stents inserted in my right artery, the artery was crooked. On five meds now and will have a double bypass in a month. I hope all goes well, scary when its your heart!
Yes it is hope it went well 🙏
Are you ok?
🎉😊are you ok
good information, well presented - many thanks & cheers from the Delta
Thank you very much Doctor. Very informative, especially for those who have and managing stent or those intend to make arrangements to install stent. God bless 🙏
So if you have heavy blockage and they say you should get a stent. Do you get one or not?
I was diagnosed with a widow maker in 2016 at 85% blockage. The doctors wanted to put in a stent but I decided against it due to several factors. My mother died 2 months after getting a stent put in. I also had ITP for a long time until my splenectomy, but I tend to still bleed with a baby aspirin. I read up on everything and decided to try a fat free diet, or mostly vegan diet and started taking vitamin k27 along with vitamin b1. After 2 months, I was able to walk more than a block without stopping and walk up inclines. It's been about 5 years now, and really slacked off on the diet, which is slowly starting to affect me. So it's back on fat free, no oil again in hopes to reverse my badness once again. My bp has always been high, since 30's when I went on Atkins diet but became worse at 50's to around 200 over 110 or more without bp meds. Basic atenolol has helped to keep me alive, adding other meds off and on, but I get so many bad side effects I just can't take them full time.
Well done sir. Same story as yourself. I refused the stent and started K2 (MK4), Vitamin D3 and PPC IV Infusions. So far so good!!!
@Cranium Lost keep up the good work man that damn carnivore diet caused you a lolota grief so many people swear by that junk don't know why.
Congratulations for having the courage to refuse the stent. Good luck, also I hope you do not take statins. They are not efficient to prevent any kind of heart disease even if you have high cholesterol. A Fench cardiologistr Dr Michel De Lorgeril wrote wonderful books, (probably translated into English) asking people to not take statins. A healthy diet, not smoking, a bit of exercice every day, are good protection.
With all that said did you have chest pain during any time?
@@markplaton84 This is not a place to discuss illness, see your doctor
i've carried a few stents around; the oldest for about 36 years. still here @ 66 despite an horrific lifestyle of smoking , drinking and womenising. I gave up the latter some time ago and attribute this decision to my stress free life and longevity
I dont get you … you mean first stent around 1990???
yes - about 93 , preceded by pre stent balloon only which was a waste of effort.@@kostakosta5298
Excellent, informative, understandable information! I humbly suggest one factor that was not included in the area of patient factors. That is simply that if one is not aware of dietary factors in maintaining adequate cholesterol levels, then the meds will be somewhat limited in their ability to keep those levels in balance.
If you are not genetically predisposed in varying degrees of course to high cholesterol and you take statins, niacin, zetia, omega you can eat whatever you want and not worry. Diet in the absence of genetic predisposition accounts for less than 15% of your cholesterol. I eat whatever I want. I take my meds religiously and my cholesterol averages 120 and my LDL's are lower than my HDL's AND I have a family history on one side (dad) of early cad. On the other hand if you have for example Homozygous genetic predisposition you can eat a diet of lettuce and broccoli and spinach and your cholesterol will still be 300 and you will have an MI. Forget diet. Take your meds and monitor your cholesterol and eat what you want as long as your not cursed with genes from both parents. LOL
I has a stent two years ago…I was not told what a stent was, what type it was, or what material it was made of… I had it done as I had a ‘heart attack’ due to unrecognised and undiagnosed diabetes… which was diagnosed after I was admitted to hospital…
I had a couple of stents put in 4 days ago. I am 43 years old and had a stuttering heart attack similar to the one that killed my father when he was only 42. I feel fine so far but I am aware I need to make some changes to my diet. I am otherwise physically in top condition. I was working out 5 days a week in the gym and cycling etc on weekends. I have been asked to stop that activity for a month and to rest and recuperate. I am hoping these stents will last me a while. I am promising to be careful with my medication.
You still here ?
How are you so far?
@@rumblefish3290yes I'm actually doing great. I've physically recovered 100%
@@jerrylong891yes I'm doing very well actually. Apart from some side effects from the medications, I'm physically fit and my cardio is back to its previous levels. I'm hoping to be off all medication in a couple of months. That's what my doctor told me
I just had that foreign object placed in my heart... And 9 months later I still haven't recovered from my heart attack
Thanks for the video & making it easy to understand.
I am 72 years old , diabetic had my stenting done in 2014. Controlling sugar level and having all the prescribed medication. I walk 5 km everday and physicaly fit.
I had stints put in and did NOT need them! My cholesterol was low, I was manipulated into believing I was going to have a heart attack!!
I never spoke to the doctor! I heard him teaching a resident say pull, no rip there! I was under sedation woke up and began kicking!! Doctor yelled stop kicking I am in a sensitive area, yes my heart ❤️. After surgery I asked to speak to Dr, never saw him. I made 3 Apts he never showed up. I took blood thinner for a yr then stopped it was making me sick. I look 10 yrs older, I have liver disease that was stable. Why do these drs just take a body and destroy them? I am in chronic pain with my back everything hurts. I have to b my own doctor. A nurse told me he didn’t need to do them it was to teach the resident. Now I have an arm I can’t use tendinitis that is so painful. I think the drug alluding stint raised the new complications with my liver. What an awful man.
Sorry for your trouble. Have you asked Jesus into your life - He can help you.
Howl old are you?
@@fhgg7644 47yo
@@eternallens994 very funny where I wind up I doubt the dr will b there, in answer to your question yes I have.
@@fhgg7644 68 at the time
I am 65, slim 32" waist, active, energetic, CAC score less than 200. 5'4" male 130 lbs. No history of angina etc. Had a mild MI Nov 2022 and got a stent in my circumflex. Very subtle symptoms. ER doctor was visibly blown away when he saw the triponin test. I looked a lot better than he did!
Can happen to anyone.
I am 92 and havec4 stents my first was 20 10 Yr my last double 20 18 he sae the same surgeon a Somalian good great and all still ok
When you put your first stent?
i had three installed in 2007 , i hope they don,t fail, i am almost 80 and need one more in december !!!
How did it go? How are you doing now?
This is very useful information I had my stent put on 18 10 22 I would be more careful with my diabetes and high B,p Thanks
I think the title is slightly alarmist for people like myself who have stents. Nice big red writing to strike fear. How about introducing “Why stents CAN fail?”….. a big difference from “Why Stents fail” consider your audience- we have dodgy tickers, we don’t need alarmist (albeit clickbait) titles. 😉😂. Out of interest what % actually do “fail”? & is it “failure” of stent or patient lifestyle that influenced the failure….
EXACTLY my thoughts!!! 😅
I have had a MI recently, I don't smoke drink and im 60 years old. I have been teaching yoga and Muy Thai for years. In Thailand they really push almost comically statins. I would rather have a stent than take statins. Statins seem to reduce health and wellness according to what I have read.
I knew a man in Texas that had 5 stints all working fine and he had an active job.
Great video. Clear and concise. No crap. Top information
Would taking a clopidogrel tablet say twice a week reduce the risk of a blood clot forming in a older stent.
Very helpful, thank you Doctor.
Thank you so much Doc for this information...I am required to undergo Bifurcatory stenting of right Diagonal Artery and am rather nervous hearing about the high risk of renarrowing!!
Does Chelation help in clearing arterial plaque or is stenting compulsory in my case??
In your Overview Slide "Resasons for Stent Failure" Reasons is misspelled. Just an FYI 😀 On another note, my husband had a stent put in 18 years ago, I believe it was inserted in the widow maker. And a widow maker it was, he passed away suddenly 2 days after having the procedure. He was 54 years old.
So sorry about your husband.
My brother did too. He passed 2 days after placement. The day after discharge from hospital. He was 48
I have 24 stents it started 2005 and feel good
Is your first stent Still work?
Just wondering if any autopsy has been performed on arteries to see whether the stents installed in them had worked as prescribed.
My brother died 2 months after having 2 stents placed. One supposedly in the LAD. Had a massive widowmaker
To complete my comment, an autopsy was done. Only ONE stent was found.
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How does stent restenosis and thrombosis developes? And how do we keep our stent free from complications and lasts long
My two. Stents are six months old and one blocked 100% spent 12hrs in hospital last week to unblock it.
My stent is over 20 years and still is steal. Work good
Is your stent Still work
I got chest and jaw pain when I was pushed out of the cath lab after a stent. I was still drowsy and didn't think much of it as the pain went away. Now I'm thinking I had some artery damage maybe. Still didn't get any symptoms after though
Thank you for sharing, symptoms can indeed be very different in many people. Appreciate your feedback!
This Wednesday will make two works since my stent was installed, so I should be out of the woods (hopefully) of acute Stent Thrombosis
I’ve had two coronary angiograms done
My heart stent came with a lifetime warranty
LOL!
@@Monica-gj2yx No refund requested yet.
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I love your sense of humor! LOL!!
Oddly enough, 1 day after making this comment, I found myself in the hospital and received my 3rd stent 2 days later. Symptoms can come on quickly.
@@mrpawpaw7023was it because one of the stents failed/got clogged with bloodclots? Or you had an entirely new blockage in your veins? Also what were the symptoms you felt?
Many thanks for such a clear explanation. Regarding procedural issues what impact can over inflating the stent have?
Excellent question, most stents are capable of expanding well beyond their particular size, depending on the material and design used. However, if a stent is overly expanded, this can create issues both within the artery (e.g. causing a micro tear such as a dissection) and also can induce some damage to the stent itself. Please also see our video on stent fracture.
How high must be a person s cholesterol?
@@yolandejones6183 Please do not worry about cholesterol. Read some of the comments that say how cholesterol is not so harmful as the big pharma would have us believe.
You made it simple but covering it all. As a stent is placed to open up the artery (or even when a drill is used to break the "calcium" & debris) the plaque still remain on the arteries wall. My question is there a chemical reaction between the plaque itself & the arteries wall that would cause inflammation, or any other form of arterial wall deterioration (although the blood is flowing as expected) in the arteries ?
Juice ,eat raw food Anna,be quite
The veins are usually damaged before calcium start to stick to a certain areas of your veins. Sugar is like sandpaper to the veins & then deposits start to form..So, a good diet & exercise can help especially not smoking which has tar.. There are people who are exceptions to the rule but it's better to eat healthy, no procesd foods or sugar.
One of my stents started to fur up after 7 years. So recently had a stent placed inside the blocked stent. My issue is although my cholesterol is low, its mainly LDL .
Don't worry about cholesterol. Do a research for Dr Michel de Lorgeril, a French cardiologist who says cholesterol is actually good for you. Do not take statins please.
I my case I have an issue with calcium which is worse than cholesterol because you cannot use stents AND there is no medication to reduce calcium in the bloodstream.
I endured a triple bypass at age 68 which should keep me healthy for 15 years or so.
@@locoman888 Don't worry, you may live longer than you think. I know many people with health issues and they survive. Good luck to you !!!!!!!
@@locoman888 hi. You could look into taking vitamin k2. I researched it and now take it. Whether itll work or not, i dont know, time will tell. Best wishes.
@@monichat thank you..I feel better now.
Are stents memory metal ? i.e. do they expand when the design (internal body) temperature has been reached? Eg: PFO occluders made of nitinol wire mesh.
excellent question! the ones we place in the coronary arteries are almost exclusively not self expanding. They do have a role, particularly with new devices used to manage valve condition like aortic stenosis. This would be a good topic to address in an upcoming Q&A I am planning, thanks for your valuable feedback!
Thank you, doctor -I thank you, and my stent thanks you.
Thank you for this very good explanation 👏
Many cardiologist and scientists now believe cholesterol is not the cause of blocked arteries. It is helpful to have high cholesterol.
What is the cause then? High blood sugar I think?
That you the information is very informative I have a stent for a year now .
Suffered with migraine for 20 years. As soon as stent inserted into RCA migraine immediately gone been 7 months and not one migraine. Please tell everyone heart health is directly related to migraines and what is more if the migraine frequency increase it reflects heart artery blockage.