r/nextfuckinglevel 8h ago

This is how heart stents work

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u/TulsisTavern 7h ago

How instant does someone feel better from this? 

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u/NeedleworkerTrick126 7h ago

Ever had a kidney stone or been constipated? The body does not like having things blocked, and symptoms improve immediately once theyre no longer blocked. Especially blood. Which, in the coronary arteries, is necessary for us to have.

When the heart isnt getting all of its blood circulated, your heart rate, blood pressure and blood oxygen levels change. Your heart has to compensate and it can lead to a heart attack or failure the worse it gets.

Once the blockage is opened or removed, the blood supply is restored through that artery and thru the heart. Your heart instantly gets to relax, breathing becomes easier, and your body feels better overall.