After a stent

[gizmomaven]

I had a stent a few years ago and am now taking Warfarin and Aspirin ( as advised by my Consultant) Obviously I had a blocked artery, but I want to know what happens to the blockage. Does the increase flow of blood wash it away or does it stay there and get bigger over time

[Tipper]

A stent is used to open up/expand a restricted blood vessel.

The warfarin is used to prevent blood clots forming and blocking blood vessels. These can occur where there is a restriction or obstacle to the blood flow such as a mechanical heart valve or, I presume, a stent. It's also used to prevent blood clots in the heart if you have AF.

I take warfarin and have been advised that I should not take aspirin too as aspirin is also an anticoagulant.

Do you have another heart condition which requires either the warfarin or the aspirin?

[gizmomaven in reply to Tipper]

That wasn't the question I asked I asked whether the original blocked artery would be washed away because of the increase of blood flow or whether the blockage would remain and continue to build up.

With the greatest of respect I would prefer to take the advice of my consultant cardiologist with many many years of training as well as the sister in charge of the Warfarin clinic who confirmed that taking Aspirin as well as Warfarin if prescribed (as mine was) is quite a common

[Tipper in reply to gizmomaven]

Sorry if my reply offends.

Perhaps, then, you should ask your consultant. (In my experience despite their long and expensive training, high pay and alleged experience, they sometimes get it wrong!

[gizmomaven in reply to Tipper]

Thanks

However, you still haven't give me answer to my original question