is also used to keep the blood vessel open.
The deflated balloon, catheter, and wire will be removed. Your doctor will place clean bandages over the area. Pressure is applied to control bleeding.The procedure may take 30 minutes to 3 hours.
What happens after the procedure?
You will go to the Recovery Room for a few hours. Heart rate and blood pressure will be watched closely. The staff will check for groin or arm bleeding. Your doctor may give you drugs for pain. You will have to lie flat for a few hours if your procedure is done through the groin. You will need to empty your bladder before you get up to walk if the procedure was done through the groin. After a few hours, you can begin to walk around with help. Some people are allowed to go home after the procedure. Others have to stay overnight or longer. ‚
What lifestyle changes are needed?
- Eat a heart healthy diet.
- Exercise regularly.
- Lose weight or keep a healthy weight
- Do not smoke or drink beer, wine, and mixed drinks (alcohol).
- Lower your stress.
- Talk to your doctor about when you can return to work.
What drugs may be needed?
The doctor may order drugs to: ‚
- Prevent blood clots
- Help with pain
Be sure to take the drugs as ordered by your doctor. ‚
What problems could happen?
- Allergy to the dye used
- Numbness, cold, or blue color to arm or leg of catheter site
- Chest pain
- Irregular heartbeat
- Bleeding
- Infection
Where can I learn more?
American Heart Association ‚
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartAttack/PreventionTreatmentofHeartAttack/Cardiac-Procedures-and-Surgeries_UCM_303939_Article.jsp#.TxenXFv3RGw ‚
Better Health Channel ‚
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Coronary_angiogram ‚
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute ‚
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/angioplasty/ ‚
NHS Choices ‚
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronary-angioplasty/pages/introduction.aspx ‚
Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer
This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚
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