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Thanks for your concern but already on thinners and 7 other meds 2x a day. I had the big one in March. Since then I have had 5 stints installed (they called it the "Full Metal Jacket") and numerous tests. Two other "events" about a month ago had me in ER beds for a couple days and more tests. The head of the implant program who called today is a cardiologist and it was her that called it a "event". My only symptom was/is back pain and that is why I'm wondering why it's a event and not a MI
Ah, my bust...I didn't connect the dots initially. I now remember someone (Joe Bob?) posting a thread a while back about it. I think I told you to lay off the poutine or some such.

Just a guess, but maybe the "event" refers to a spasm, or temporary oxygenated-blood supply/demand issue, and not (another) acute MI via blockage/rupture?

Also, with that many stents, would in-stent thrombosis (clotting) be a concern? I know you are on meds that likely minimize that possibility, but I'd at least want to rule it out.

Not much else I can offer. Not a doctor, and no Holiday Inn for miles...

Be well!

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