What measures do we have to take after implanting stents?
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Interventional 
Cardiologist
Apollo Hospitals, 
Indore
Dr. Sarita Rao is a Sr. Interventional Cardiologist at 
Apollo  Hospitals, Indore. She is the first female 
Interventional  Cardiologist in Central India. She is 
Fellow of American  College of Cardiology(FACC) 
and Fellow of European  Society of 
Cardiology(FESC)
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What measures do we have to take after implanting stents?
Stents are now used in nearly all angiography procedures. A stent is a tiny coil but vital 
device usually used to put into highly opened or narrow arteries. It helps in narrowing 
arteries and makes them capable to function better. They are usually inserted in an 
angiography procedure, either as an emergency to treat major cardiac conditions including 
heart attack, or even used to widen an artery that is narrowed or stuffed by fatty plague. 
Usually, a small metal mesh tube goes inside the coronary artery at times of angioplasty to 
prevent the artery from closing up again. Stents are very useful for heart patients, but one 
should take proper precautions after implanting stents. Keep in mind you have to avoid 
strenuous exercises or even lifting heavy weights for at least about a week. If you do so, it 
can cause severe complications like it may cause bleeding at the site where the catheter 
was inserted or may cause chronic swelling. Besides this, there are some precautions one 
needs just after implanting stents, for at least 28 to 42 hours, you have to take care that the 
insertion spot should be dry. Keep observing the contamination where the catheter is 
placed. Also observe the spots' color, pain, skin, and swelling. If everything is alright then 
only you will get discharged from the hospital. If some kind of bleeding is visible at the 
place where your catheter was inserted, you need to lie flat and don't put pressure on the 
spot and ask for the help of your doctor.
Also, keep in mind to drink an 
abundance of water, and stay 
away from exhausting 
exercises; it is suitable for 
patients to start with moderate 
exercise like walking and then 
gradually increase their 
functional capacity. You should 
avoid sexual activities, at least 
for a week, otherwise, it can 
cause serious complications. 
Also, wait ahead at least a 
week for swimming and 
bathing. The majority of people 
need time off at least a week to 
start their regular day-to-day 
activities properly; if your work 
requires physical activities or 
laborious work, you need some 
more time than the normal 
average patient. 
Keep in mind don't be superman, and let other people help you until you are completely fine 
for a few days after implanting the stent, one is weak and needs assistance from time to time 
so it's normal to take help for your regular activities. Acquire your medications regularly, they 
are going to help you throughout the medical procedure. Keep yourself physically active and 
charged; also take care of your mental health, and ask where you get doubts during the 
procedure to be mentally clear regarding treatment. Maintain a healthy weight to avoid lots 
of secondary issues. Keep yourself stress-free, also let your doctor check your other previous 
diseases if you have diabetes, hypertension, or other ailments common with your age group. 
You have to keep following up with your doctor as these are some general precautions; 
besides them, your doctor can guide or advise you the best according to the condition of the 
patient.
Dr. Sarita Rao is a Top cardiologist in MP and treats to Heart diseases at Apollo Hospitals, 
Indore. If you are suffering from heart disease and are looking for the 
best cardiologist in Indore, visit Dr. Sarita Rao. Call now for appointment on +91 
9893925000  and for more information.
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