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If you have a restenosed stent what can be done to repair the blockage.

concerned

10/02/09

concerned

Topics:Atherosclerosis , Coronary Artery Disease , Treating Heart Conditions

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Lisa Nelson

Monday, October 05, 2009

Hi Concerned,

Here is a link to information on stents. If you scroll to the very bottom it discusses reclosure.

http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/what-is-heart-disease-000003_10-145.html

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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re: If you have a restenosed stent what can be done to repair the blockage.
concerned
Thursday, October 08, 2009 at 02:56 PM

Hi Lisa,

I want to thank you for sending me the link. It was very helpful.

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