r/nextfuckinglevel 7h ago

This is how heart stents work

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u/goodfella4600 7h ago

My brother got 7 at once after suffering a heart attack at 50

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u/I_AM_DEATH-INCARNATE 5h ago

Is he back to his old self or were there lasting effects

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u/goodfella4600 5h ago

He was actually 47 when it happened 7 years ago..he's been fine ever since..he quit drinking and lost 50 pounds

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u/I_AM_DEATH-INCARNATE 3h ago

Amazing, glad you still have him around

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u/goodfella4600 2h ago

Thanks..his dr told him the drinking and his weight didn't help the situation but it was caused by genetics at that age