hi dr.gopi.my mom who is 76yrs old who had 2 stents fixed at wock then in oct 09... but she has been complaining of chest pain when she bends... andhas breathless when she walks.kindly let me know whether stents effect the breathing pattern. and why she has pain in the stent area when she bends.thank u very and awaiting ur valuable reply.ara eurekha
Hello, Regarding your concern, I would explain that stents are not related to her symptomatology. Gastroesophageal reflux, a lung disorder or heart failure could be the causes underlying her complaints.  For this reason, I would recommend consulting with her attending physician for a physical exam and some tests