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11/12/2007 - The No. 1 killer in America is heart disease. Clogged arteries in the heart can lead to chest pain, heart attack and death, but what to do about the blockages has been a matter of some debate.

Drug-coated or drug eluting stents, wire-mesh tubes that prop open clogged arteries, have had their ups and downs. A year ago, many doctors changed treatment options for people with heart disease after research showed drug-coated heart stents might be causing deadly blood clots.

As a result, doctors were less likely to put them in. Drug-coated stents are still being used, but with caution.

"I'm telling them that they should not be concerned just because they had a drug-eluting stent, No. 2 they should stay on their medications, aspirin and Plavix, unless there are significant issues with bleeding," Dr. Tony Farah said.

"Maybe we should continue these blood thinners for much longer period of time, beyond one year, until more information comes out," he added.

For people with a short blockage in a larger blood vessel, a regular uncoated stent works just fine. The drug-coated stents might be a better choice for diabetics and people with longer blockages.

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If you or a loved one have been injured during surgical placement of a stent or have been injured as a result of an implanted drug eluting stent (drug coated stent) such as the Boston Scientific Taxus stent or the Johnson & Johnson Cypher stent you may be entitled to compensation. To learn more about the stent recalls, for information regarding your legal rights, or the possiblilty of a class action lawsuit contact our stent lawyers for a free, confidential, case evaluation today. Fill out our online case evaluation form or call us toll free at 1-800-856-6405.