copd and chf

[squizzard1]

I have COPD and CHF and had a stent put in two year's ago and found out it is now 60% blocked. I am concerned because I had been told because of COPD, not a candidate for surgery. So, my question is can they put another stent in or what or the possibilities now?

[squizzard1]

Thank you for your input. I appreciate it. I intend to get more then one opinion if it has to be done again. I know for the stent I was awake but just am confused now as to what they will do if this stent becomes blocked even further.
Squizz

[verger]

also CHF and  minor COPD, i don't see the problem for surgery, it is the CHF and medications that make the surgery a bit unconventional, meaning that they will keep you awake during surgery because of the effects of aenesthesia.  a common solution is to put you on a cpap machine to regulate the breathing.
get some different opinions if you're going in for surgery, i've been denied twice because of medication issues, thinners and when to stop to be exact, but eventually got it worked out talking to the right people.
a lot of doctors won't take the risk because it is risky, and they don't want a law suit on their laps
verger