Blockage near junction

[bizzy55]

I had may angiogram today. One significant blockage was detected.

The consultant said that the blockage is near the junction of two arteries and therefore he is not allowed to immediately fit a stent until he consults with the medical committee.

He did not explain why this is a problem. So I'm in the dark.

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Hello

I am not a Doctor and just taking a guess here but because it is near where the junction is to other arteries they may have to look closer at how near because if it is to close a stent might be dangerous to place in that position

In any cases like this they like to get together and look at the outcome and with all their knowledge together decide which way is the best for them to deal with this they may decide a Bypass is a better option but again I am just taking a guess here

It was good in a way that he took this decision because he is been very cautious to make sure you get the right treatment

I could be wrong and there are some very knowledgeable members that might be able to tell you more when they see your post

At least you know now and they will sort it out

Let us know how you get on x

[AlfredV]

My understanding is that blockages at a bifurcation (join) is quite common, partly because those regions can be at higher levels of stress. My stent was at a bifurcation. They inserted the stent in the main artery (circumflex in my case), and they kind of make a hole in the side of the stent to permit flow to the adjoining artery.I'm not sure that explains the need for a medical committee, maybe it is more of an acknowledgment that he wants the top guy to do it?

[Sljp0000]

Hi

I'm in a similar situation to you (but by no means the same) in that they think one of my bypass grafts has failed where it is joined to the original artery. The Cardiologist said its not as simple as stenting and they will have to have a multi disciplinary meeting to decide what they're going to do for me. I guess they can't stent a t shaped junction as easily as a straight road.

Please let me know what they decide and how you get on. You'll be fine. These guys are brilliant at what they do. Take care.

Susie

[Hrty]

Similar to mine. Blockage is at a junction so they are treating me with meds currently. Dr drew a diagram which showed one of the "branches" coming of a main one and that to do it would require a kissing stent which is trickier/riskier and also involve messing about with a healthy artery.

[fishonabike]

beautifully explained🌺