The stents alone— without coatings to prevent re-growth of coronary lesions, was found to increase lesion formation and shorten time to another heart attack from loosened atheromas (caused by the trauma of the stent implant to the endothelium, and oxidized LDL getting into space as the endothelium grows over the stent).
The biochemistry— non-invasive, and genetic work in coronary artery disease— particularly the Vascular Biology Working Group, is a wonder of modern medicine. Can reverse coronary disease if correctly diagnosed and quantified, instead of finding out about it in an ER and needing emergency stents.
Later this month I have an appointment with a cardiologist for the first time. Whenever I’ve raised concerns about a possible inherited condition I’ve been told that I “look perfect on paper” despite having my blood pressure inexplicably shoot up a few years ago.
My younger brother unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack last month leaving me as the only one in my biological family who hasn’t had a heart attack. He was only 43. The ME told my parents that if he had any siblings they need to be seen. This prompted my doctor to get me in with a cardiologist.
I’m hoping against hope that I’ve beaten the odds and do not have any major clogging. For a couple of weeks I felt like I was waiting to hear a verdict; either an acquittal or a death sentence. Your reference to that group intrigues me.