Is it possible to die suddenly after receiving a stent for coronary heart disease?

Coronary stent implantation is an effective treatment for coronary heart disease. By placing a stent in a narrowed or blocked coronary artery, blood flow can be restored, angina symptoms relieved, and cardiac function improved. Although there is a risk of sudden death after stent placement in patients with coronary heart disease, this risk is relatively low. The risk is mainly associated with the patient's physical condition, the complexity of the lesion, and some unpredictable factors during the procedure.

Unforeseen risks may occur during the procedure, such as injury to the coronary artery, contrast agent allergy, and severe arrhythmias. The patient's physical condition is an important factor in assessing postoperative risk. If the patient's overall condition is poor, the surgical risk increases accordingly. In addition, the complexity of the lesion also affects the surgical outcome. The location, nature, and extent of the lesion can all influence the success rate of the surgery and postoperative recovery.

After surgery, patients need to strictly follow medical advice, undergo regular follow-up examinations, monitor changes in their condition, and adjust treatment plans promptly to reduce the occurrence of adverse events.