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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.

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<mikalmmyers wrote:

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> 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

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