- Female, diabetic, 71, with a heart attack 3 months ago is diagnosed with 100% RCA stenosis and PVD on left leg.
- PTCA+Cypher Stent on RCA, approx. one month ago. After the stent placement, aspirin+plavix+lipitor+triatec
- Yesterday, a simple 5min exam (EKG) and the doctor said everything is OK, come back after 2 months for a Doppler exam and perhaps after 6 months a thallium stress echo...
My questions:
- Is this a normal post-stent follow up procedure?
- I have come across articles/threads for lipitor effects on memory and muscle/leg discomfort. Since these symptoms have occured, is there an alternative?
