I had two stents put in seven years ago . I am 63 years old . I have not had any problems at anytime . The last month I felt a little strain in my heart area . The last three days I have been experiencing sharp pain in my left arm in my bicep area .is there any connection ?
Hello. Thank you for your question and welcome to Chat Doctor. I carefully read your query. First, I believe that you know what does a chest pain originated from coronary arteries feel like. This is called angina, and is more like a severe heaviness or tightness in the mid-chest and which spreads to the left arm. Sharp pain with the highest probability does not reflect a pain originated from a blockage in the coronary arteries. On the stent side, since it has been seven years you underwent stent implantation, I assume that the stents are patent and working well, since the highest probability for them to narrow is within 6 to 12 months after implantation, depending on from the stent placed. However, once you had coronary artery disease, although treated at that time, you have an independent risk factor to develop coronary artery disease again. I would recommend you to undergo a cardiac stress test, based on the above-mentioned fact, and the strain you felt in your heart area. As for the sharp pain in your left arm, my opinion is that it is not connected to coronary arteries. I hope I was of help. Kind regards.