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I have recently been diagnosed with a Corinary Artery Fistula and 2 significant blockages. I am being told that Open Heart Surgery is the option that I should choose. Why can't I have stents put in…
Started this discussion. Last reply by Keith Heeman Oct. 16, 2009.
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No, they decided to leave the fistula's alone at this point. I have 3 fistula's which I am being told is very rare.
They are not sure if they are impacting my quality of life. They will run additional tests in about 3-4 months.
Thanks!
I'm so glad you are ok -- sounds like your doctors did a great job. Did the doctors stent the fistula as well?
Last Thursday, I had 3 stents put in to open my blockages. There was a new blockage that was not there a month ago and it was 98% in my LAD. This blockage was most likely from a rupture. They had called the Open Heart Team to be on standby. They ind…
Keith - there are definitely situations where coronary artery fistula can be treated with an percutaneous interventional approach. They can be treat with covered stents or with coils. Blockages are treated with standard bare metal or dug eluting ste…
I have recently been diagnosed with a Corinary Artery Fistula and 2 significant blockages.
I am being told that Open Heart Surgery is the option that I should choose.
Why can't I have stents put in to solve the blockages?? The Fistula is not life…
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