3 Years After Angioplasty, 47-Year-Old Lifeguard Develops 95% Blockage At Old Stent Site
Navi Mumbai: A 47-year-old lifeguard from Vashigaon, who had undergone angioplasty three years ago, was rushed for treatment after worsening chest pain led to the detection of a critical 95% blockage in the right coronary artery at the site of his previous stent. Rajaram Joshi, who has diabetes, hypertension and ischemic heart disease, had been experiencing intermittent chest discomfort for…
Three years after undergoing angioplasty, 47-year-old Rajaram Joshi, a Vashigaon-based lifeguard, experienced a 95% blockage at the site of his previous stent. Joshi, who suffers from diabetes, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease, had been suffering from intermittent chest pain for a week but continued his daily routine until the pain became severe, causing sweating and breathlessness.
Upon seeking medical attention at NewEra Hospital, his blood pressure was found to be dangerously high at 195/120 mmHg, and an ECG revealed new changes. The culprit was identified as a severe narrowing in the right coronary artery, where the stent was previously inserted. Cardiologist Dr. Gaurav Surana emphasized the importance of not disregarding new or worsening chest pain, especially in patients with a history of heart issues.
The recurrence was attributed to uncontrolled blood pressure, cholesterol, and other underlying conditions. Joshi underwent repeat angioplasty, inserting a drug-eluting stent within half an hour, and was discharged after 24 hours of observation. He was advised to rest for 15 days before resuming normal activities.
Written by urgent.news from Free Press Journal's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
