LCX (left circumflex) blockage

[Mater123]

Hi there all

I just found out my LCX has 80 to 90% blockage and they are not going to treat it.

I had triple bypass 2 years ago on LAD area.

My problem is my vessels are too small for stents LCX 1.5mm

I had 3 stents before bypass and they blocked within weeks

New blockages forming on RCA also

Cholesterol only 4.1

8 stone....non smoker...53yrs

I am on a cocktail of meds

I am so worried about it,

Has anyone had the same blockage and had treatment on LCX

Or would you know why they won't do another operation on it.

Or is it not a serious artery.?

Or can the heart function without it ?

My Cardiologist said only a small percentage have a problem with it ?

Thank you for any replies

[Mater123]

Hi there thank you for replying x

It's not something I know anything much about or have never had any discussions regarding how it would affect me.

This is something new for me to learn about .

I'm very grateful.

Could you tell me more how this can affect me please.

[firstlight40]

Hi, I had stents in my lcx (left circumflex) 7 weeks ago so I can talk about it. The LCX coronary artery feeds the side and back of the left ventricle and it is important for me. Depending on your heart anatomy the rear of the heart may also be fed by a branch of the right coronary artery. For me, it is important as I have a rarer left dominant system (8%), most people are right dominant (90%).

[Hidden]

I would be asking my gp to refer me for a private second opinion. Not tests, just an opinion, around £250. All information about cardiac history would have to be available.What dose of statin are you taking and which antiplatelet drug(s) are you taking?

[Mater123 in reply to Hidden]

hi there .Apologies so long replying .

I tried and was told to walk and watch diet.

Atorvaststin 40mg.

plavix ...asprin...bisoperol...midron...

So worried

[64AF]

I had the same problem years ago after an mi have had no problems they could not put a stent in as it was to narrow.Like you I’m on various meds,I am still under a cardiologist and have yearly appointments for AF and heart failure however no problems with my left circumflex.

[Mater123 in reply to 64AF]

Thank you. And is your LCX very blocked ?I am so sorry to hear you have heart failure.

Please take care

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