Can people who have just had coronary stents take calcium?

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Question
Hello doctor,
Can I ask if someone who has just had coronary stents can take calcium? What should patients with numbness in hands and feet drink for good? I thank you doctor.
Nguyen Thi Le Hang (2000)
Answer
Answered by Dr., Doctor Nguyen Luong Tan - Head of Cardiology Department - Cardiovascular Center, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Can people who have just had coronary stents take calcium? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Calcium supplementation is only necessary when the body is deficient due to metabolism or not enough from food, which can manifest as low blood calcium levels or osteoporosis. Therefore, the patient must go to the hospital for testing and bone density measurement to decide whether or not it is necessary, this does not involve coronary stents.
Patients with numbness of hands and feet should have electrolyte tests and internal examination of Nerve, Musculoskeletal to determine the cause, then the doctor will give medicine according to the cause.
If you still have questions about coronary stent placement, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wish you a lot of health.
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