Do Stents Prevent Heart Attacks?

Now a landmark study shows that while stents may improve blood flow, using them along with conventional drug therapies is no more effective at preventing heart attacks and other cardiac events than drug therapy alone.

Can you still have a heart attack with a stent?

So, without a long post to read, let us come straight to the answer that is, yes. You can get a heart attack again even after you have undergone a cardiac stenting procedure.

What are the chances of a heart attack after a stent?

About 1% to 2% of people who have a stent may get a blood clot where the stent is placed. This can put you at risk for a heart attack or stroke. Your risk of getting a blood clot is highest during the first few months after the procedure.