Stent placement

Any surgical procedure carries risks. Inserting a stent may require accessing arteries of the heart or brain. This leads to an increased risk of adverse effects.

The risks associated with stenting include:

• an allergic reaction to medications or dyes used in the procedure
• breathing problems due to anesthesia or using a stent in the bronchi
• bleeding
• a blockage of the artery
• blood clots
• a heart attack
• an infection of the vessel
• kidney stones due to using a stent in the ureters
• a re-narrowing of the artery

Rare side effects include strokes and seizures.

Few complications have been reported with stents, but there’s a slight chance the body will reject the stent.

Average age for stent

This risk should be discussed with your doctor. Stents have metal components, and some people are allergic or sensitive to metals. Stent manufacturers recommend that if anyone has a sensitivity to metal, they should not receive a stent.

Speak with your doctor for more information.

If you have bleeding issues, you will need to be evaluated by your doctor. In general, y

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