what options do I have

jeffbs

2014 had a cardiac event had 2 stints put in . 2015 those collapsed 2 more put in2016 1 more put in laser (roto rooter)2017 bypass failure (not enough tissue to do bypass ) 2017 breachy therapy 2019 stints failed again 2 in jan 2 in feb

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bug1414

I recently married a man with severe heart disease. He had his first heart attack at 49, second at 57, and third at 59. He has had open...

Heart Failure/Cateract Surgery: Hello. I am new to this group

marysano57

Hello. I am new to this group and Ive been looking everywhere to find answers to my questions. Best to read about people who have been t...

Anyone have Chronic Pain after stenting?

Rod_F

Hello , my name is Rod, I am a 68 yo male. This long winded, so bear with me. :) In Aug 2014 I had a bare metal stent inserted ...

Removing plaque using laser or blades

pjcag1

I am not a candidate for bypass and have a LAD 90% blocked..I've had 12 stents same artery..they want to do the laser/blade where they go...

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ayl291

Emotionally not ready for that?

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jeffbs

not at all

ayl291

Any nearby support. Want to pm me?

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ayl291

What do your docs think?

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jeffbs

transplant

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I am not a candidate for bypass and have a LAD 90% blocked..I've had 12 stents same artery..they want to do the laser/blade where they go...

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