Guest guest Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Does anyone know what affects (if any)high elevations have on a stent? I'm going backpacking this summer and the highest point we will be is at 11,600 feet. After a heart attack 2 years ago 2 stents were put in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 , " mikalmmyers " <mikalmmyers wrote: > > Does anyone know what affects (if any)high elevations have on a stent? I'm going backpacking this summer and the highest point we will be is at 11,600 feet. After a heart attack 2 years ago 2 stents were put in. > Dear Mikalmmyers, As a medical practitionr I would advise you to arrange for certain tests before you start your journey. Like Serum lipid profile, stress-test,Blood coagulation test. Also start taking Aspirin(which you may be taking already), Metoprolol in small dosages.Start doing breathing exercises(Yoga) and walk daily for atleast 4Kilometers.You may also consult your physician who is advising you regularly as he knows better than third party practitioners who do not know the full history of your health like pre-stent and past stent period followup. Dr Davare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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