What percent do you stent a Left anterior descending heart artery?

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I have a 67% stenosis in my left anterior descending artery. My doctor says that he would not consider intervention until it reaches between 70% and 80%. He said that all of my other arteries are clear. He said he was afraid that he might block the artery permanently if stented at this point and that is too great a risk. Could it be that the blockage is from damage to the artery instead of a cholesterol problem. My cholesterol is 131 mgdl and my HDL is 29mgdl but in a good ratio.
The first line of intervention is usually medication. They will follow you closely with checkups and keep an eye on it through stress tests and if need be heart caths. If it gets worse they can do an angioplasty with a stent or just an angioplasty which is very similar to a heart cath but with ballooning the blockage to open up the artery. I have had both done and also a quadruple heart bypass and am doing just fine. I am still taking medication for lowering cholesterol and will most likely take it the rest of my life although my numbers have always been good with a good ratio too! Try not to worry and do what they tell you to do and you should be fine.  (+ info)

Help! I recently had surgery for anterior compartment syndrome and now I have the same symptoms in my calves?

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So far the only symptom I have had is tightness but its the same kind i had in my shins before my surgery. The tightness starts about half a mile into my run and keeps getting worse until the end of my run. As soon as I quit running it goes away. Is it possible that i now have posterior deep compartment syndrome?
the only way to be 100% sure is to see your doctor!!! it does sound like it though--but dont take my word for it
good luck!!  (+ info)

Has anyone esle had a fasciectomy for anterior tibial compartment syndrome?? Are all of your symptoms gone?

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In 2000, I had a fasciotomy for both of my legs because I had drop foot and was diagnosed with chronic exertional anterior tibial compartment syndrome. Recovery was brutal, but I eventually recovered, only to realise that my symptoms had returned. In 2003, I had a fasciectomy on both legs. I've lost some feeling in both legs as a result and my legs definitely don't feel the same way as they used to. Just wondering if anyone else has had the procedure done and how they were/are post op.
Not being silly, it's a serious question. It's often a problem for runners and other athletes. I lost a lot of feeling in my legs from it - lots of nerve damage.
I run... A whole bunch... But all I got was a nephrectomy...

Exactly what did they remove? (i.s. *ectomy*)

Fasciotomy is brutal... I do not wish this on anyone and you myst be very brave.

Now Fasciectomy sounds even more so. The removal of the fascia... no wonder you have nerve loss...

Watch for the five p's... the signs... You have Chronic compartment syndrome... Right?

Also see a good doc... look around for the best...

The fact that you have this chronic suggests to me that you may want to work with a nephroligist/uroligist to watch them pretty kidneys...

All my best,

Bearded One...  (+ info)

Occlusion of which artery commonly, typically causes anterior infarct?

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What does anterior infarct mean?
Occlusion of which artery commonly, typically causes anterior infarct?

I'm guessing: anterior wall is really right ventricular wall. Right ventricular wall has LAD and right diagonal arteries running down its face. So I'd say anterior infarct is when right diagnoal is blocked. Is this correct?
The Right Coronary Artery is the one supplying the Anterior area of the heart. This is the most important area of the heart, as it is where the core of your electrical system is located. The Sino-Atrial Node, Atrio-Ventricular node, Bundle of H.I.S., and start of the Bundle Branches are all located in the Anterior region. This is the initial electrical pathway where the heartbeat originates. Without an effective anterior region the heart will not work. Anterior MIs are the most lethal heart attacks. If the blood supply to by the RCA is not restored extremely fast the patient has a very poor prognosis.  (+ info)

Cardiology: Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome, What do my Mesenteric Heart Vessel test results mean?

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Can someone help interpret these test results: Measurements in mesenteric vessels are within normal limits. There is borderline elevation of velocity seen in the celiac trunk on the post prandial measurements with a peak systolic measurement of 202.5cm/sec and suggests possibility of significant stenosis greater than 60%.
What does this mean? Is it something that can be treated and if so, how? Symptoms for which he was referred for testing is upper abdominal pain, weight loss, and a sick feeling in the stomach. What may cause this problem? Thanks for your answers.
Mesenteric vessels are the three major arteries that supply blood to the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. A normal reading is good signaling no narrowing/blockages.

Stenosis is a narrowing or blockage.

The celiac trunk is also an atery originating in the abdominal aorta. Boderline elevation means that your aterial pressure is slightly or near high.

So basically he is saying that your celiac artery is blocked greater than 60%.

A stenosis (blockage) greater than 60% depending on the status of other vessels that feed your intestines may or may not cause the symptoms your doctor described. This type of blockage causes discomfort after eating resulting from poor (mesenteric )circulation the discomfort can be so severe people stop eating.

You should first get a diagnosis to determine what condition you have and ask your doctor to speak english and not use any technical jargon.

Have you been diagnosised with Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome (CACS) and not Celiac artery stenosis (CAS) I ask because CACS is extremely rare and is best diagnosed after a CT angiograph. CAS which is more common is atherosclerotic in nature (a disease which affects arterial blood vessels). CACS on the other hand is intestenial agina you would be in pain and probably had a significant weight loss and the treatment for this is surgery.

Hope this explanation works. Good luck.  (+ info)

What health problems can arrise from severe hypoplasia of the left anterior crebral artery?

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I have also been diagnosed with chiari type 1 malformation at the craniocervical juntion with a 10mm seen below the level of the formen magnum. Nuero has suggested that the CMI is no big deal and requested mra that found the hypoplasia in the artery. I was just curious if it is dangerous and does one go along with having the other?
there are different levels of chiari malformation. if you are not satifisfied with your doctor's assessment, seek a 2nd opinion.  (+ info)

I have Anterior Compartment Syndrome in my legs and recently recovered from a stress fracture?

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I still have a large number of shin splints on my right tibia and it still hurts to put pressure on it with my fingers. I'd really like to take a women's kickboxing and self defense class but am wondering if this is a bad idea for my leg. My doctor told me to stay away from running/walking and stick to biking or swimming, but what about this kind of exercise? I really would love to take self defense classes. Help!
If you've fully recovered from a stress fracture, you could do any activities that's not causing pain. DON'T do exercises that causes pain without talking to an expert, this will most likely make the pain worse. It's hard to tell if you get pain from kick boxing, I think you should try it, and see how it goes. The pain from anterior compartment syndrome, usually occurs when running, when your foot strikes the ground, kicking in the air should be fine, but fast movement causing pain is not good. Standing on one leg while kicking may also put too much pressure on the leg you're standing on, causing pain, but usually no pain will occur as long as you stand still.  (+ info)

Is anterior compartment syndrome part of Runners injuries? is it quite common?

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Can Mri Diagnose it? Can a runner return to running after surgery?
Best test is to directly measure compartment pressures (needle into muscle) after exercise  (+ info)

What's the difference between Restless Leg Syndrome & PAD--Peripheral Artery Disease?

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Thanks in advance.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) and restless leg syndrome (RLS) may have some symptoms in common, but are quite different illnesses. They do, however, both primarily affect the legs, and both can be treated. However, causes for PAD are easier to identify than causes for RLS in many cases.

Narrowing in the arteries due to fatty deposits causes PAD. In this way, it is like the artery disease that affects the heart. PAD may also sometimes be referred to as peripheral vascular disease, since PAD may also cause other arteries like those in the neck to become blocked.

With one exception, PAD generally has a known cause. However, in functional PAD, the blood vessels and arteries are fine, but occasionally a spasm will occur provoking severe pain. Spasms may be linked to cold weather, smoking or exercise  (+ info)

Had ma blood taken on tuesday for spinal bifida and downs syndrome. Have to return, today are they connected?

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Im 16.2 week had ma blood taken 2 days ago and two day after i had a letter sayin the hospital had been in touch and could i go to my GP to disscus this. What could it be about? I heard the babys heartbeat that day and my midwife said alls fine. Any idea?
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