Stents???

On another group I monitor, the subject of stents came up. The are devices
placed in the arteries of the heart to open them up. The gist of the
conversation was, that those who had stents due to Coronary artery disease
were at risk at high altitudes. Complaints of shortness of breath, chest
pain, etc were discussed.Well my wife has several stents in place.

Being flat landers, we don't often get above 3000'. However if this could
be a problem I will insure that I NEVER climb
to an altitude where she could run into trouble.

Has anyone ever heard of a problem along these lines?

Thanks much

Paul
NC2273H