please clarify my confusion

Just had an Angioplasty ,not, It was a wire pressure test! It was confirmed that i have three vein narrowing with the "widow maker!" being the worst and the other two significant! They all cause concern but would require stentting over a lengthy area,"very difficult! "As i am "asymptomatic!," can walk without getting breathless, have no pain or other symptoms.Therefore he would not recommend stents or a triple bypass, but would put me on isorbride.Which i have been on since being told i needed an angioplastyl in October, As my viens were 50% blocked five years ago i had been led to believe i was already on it! D OES THIS MEAN THAT THE DRUG HELPED GIVE ME A BETTER READING?IF SO WHY DID HE WANT TO PUT ME ON IT? AS TO THE BYPASS IS IT A CASE OF DONT MEND IT COS THE RISK IS GREATER THAN LEAVING IT! A cardiac nurse will see me at home next week how bad is this for me? I think i understand it but maybe someone out there can shed more light on the matter thanks arrow1

[Kristin1812 Heart Star]

It must be a terribly uncertain and worrying time for you. But thankfully the cardiac nurse is coming to see you v soon, and should be well able to answer your questions and explain what action is being planned.

I always write down my questions, in advance, and summarise my current symptoms for such an appointment.

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Hello arrow1

There has been a debate for quite sometime about whether stable angina without symptoms should be treated by stents.

The ISCHEMIA trial was published late last year. You may find this article helpful.

medscape.com/viewarticle/92...

I agree with Kristin it can be very useful to write down any questions you may have.

If you feel you would like a fuller explanation perhaps contact your Cardiologist's secretary and ask for another appointment or an explanation by the Cardiologist in writing of their recommendations.

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Thank you for your responses i will do that .I have followed the link re ischemia trials, very encouraging and it has given me a much more positive attitude re my future thanks again

[Song19]

Had 2 stents last April. Took 2 months to get back to some normality and found cardio rehabilitation courses very beneficial. One artery is still being managed through medication following pressure test. Follow your cardiac surgeons advice.

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Thanks for that it might be useful if i had one