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Stenting

Stenting is a procedure done to keep a blocked passage patent or open. In this procedure, a small tube is inserted into a blocked blood vessel to restore the flow of blood. Apart from blood vessels, stents can be placed to open bile ducts, bronchi, and ureters.

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Is it possible to maintain our body after PAD?

Query: Hi doctor, I had PAD before 20 years and I am able to maintain my body by exercising. When I get tensed, it comes back. Again, I have to begin exercising and gradually it gets better. This time, I had a bout of depression and I am not able to do exercise, so, it has taken longer time than usual to g...  Read Full »


Dr. Vivek S Narayan Pillai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is very good to know that you are doing well with medications and exercise. The development of collateral blood supply in the lower limbs is a good option. You could discuss this with your doctor and postpone angiogram and stenting. However, it is important to realiz...  Read Full »

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