The American Cancer Society, or ACS, recommends that women ages 40 to 44 have the choice to begin yearly breast cancer screenings with a mammogram. In other words, a woman should carefully discuss the risks versus benefits of undergoing a mammogram with her doctor.
We referred her to this topic, said that post-stent pain was not uncommon and that, assuming nothing is amiss with the stent, this pain usually goes away in time. She replied today: ...you are correct about 2 days after my post the pain stopped, which made it about 6 weeks after stenting.
What To Expect Before a Stent Procedure. Most stent procedures require an overnight stay in a hospital and someone to take you home. If you have diabetes, kidney disease, or other conditions, ask your doctor whether you need to take any extra steps during or after the procedure to avoid complications.