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Writer's pictureZubdah Azhar

Factors Affecting Long-Term Life Expectancy of Coronary/Heart Stents

For many people, the age and effectiveness of coronary stunts are  important questions. Many people inquire as to the duration of the stunt. It's important to realize that a stunt is an artificial, external object that the body does not always accept. For instance, when a thorn pricks your skin, the body inflames the area and causes discomfort to worsen until the thorn emerges.

Likewise, a stunt is a materialistic object, placed into the coronary artery. The purpose of this is, opening the artery. But after few months, there's a chance of blood clots within the stunt and the body may fight against it. as a result, the stunt may fails and blood clot forms. this leads to reoccluding of artery.


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Primary reasons for stunt closure:


Blood clot:

The most significant danger is the development of clots within the stunt. The accumulation of platelets on the inner surface of the stunt cause blood clots. To avoid this issue, blood thinners (antiplatelet) are administered for long term use after the implantation of stunt.

Biological reaction:

Since it is a non-physical object, the body eventually damages it as a result of an immune system reaction. If the stunt is not appropriately treated in the early stages, than the  immunological reaction may become stronger.


Re-stenosis:

The arteries might narrow once more, even with the stunt is called re- stenosis. Body cell development is one of the cause, as it can build up on the stunt walls and impede blood flow.

Refrain from taking blood thinners.

For a specific time, patient has to continue blood thinning medicines such as aspirin & clopidogrel. If people stop using these drugs too soon or don't take them consistently, their stunts may end early.




Genetics':

Some individuals are more susceptible to stent obstruction because they are genetically resistant to blood clotting or blood-thinning medications.


Atherosclerosis:

Even after having stunt, some people may still have problems with hardening of the arteries because of fat and cholesterol. Fat build up around the stunt and recreate blockage.

Diabetes or high blood pressure:

People with diabetes or high blood pressure are more likely to experience stent reclusion because these disorders cause greater damage to the blood vessels.


Precautions:

  1. Medication

  2. Lifestyle modifications

  3. Medical advise

  4. Preventive measures

Medications:

After heart surgery, you have to be on medicines for a long time to adjust the artificial object placed in your heart. sometimes, it might cause problems like after surgery you need to take blood thinning pills, so during this time period you will trap into another problem like reduced blood clotting time. Better to take these medicine in proper amount and till given time by your doctor.

Lifestyle Modifications:

in order to avoid heart surgeries, you must skip taking cigarettes', change your life style, make changes in your diet and one of the most important factor is exercise, it will surely reduce the risk of heart attack.


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Medical advice:

After heart surgery, contact your doctor for regular checkups, and consult for further treatment so that you may not face any problem regarding stunt surgery.

Preventive measures:

Make sure you are taking all the basic & compulsory steps of taking care of yourself after having heart surgery. make a routine of taking medicines on time, regular checkups, life style changes, healthy eating habits & consulting your doctors for further plan.




 

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