Frequently Asked Questions
Patients who are prescribed this test need to be admitted to the hospital on the day of the test. Sometimes admission on the previous evening and a stay overnight may also be advised. A few hours of fasting with nothing taken via the mouth (including water) is recommended.
A normal result of coronary angiography means that there is an adequate blood supply to the heart. An abnormal result on the other hand means that one or more coronary arteries may be blocked or narrowed in one or more places. The degree or percentage of each block is also reported. If the narrowing of the arteries is mild, it can be treated with medicines alone. If the arteries and their branches are more severely occluded and narrowed, coronary artery bypass graft or coronary angioplasty may be required.
Stent prevents acute vessel closure, means the sudden collapse of the narrowed artery after the balloon has opened it. It also reduces restenosis, recurrence of blocks after balloon angioplasty
You would be kept under observation for 2-3 days. Once home, you can resume full activity within couple of days. Angioplasty is not a cure, but a treatment to reduce the effects of Coronary Artery Disease. Following angioplasty, diet and medications have to be strictly followed to reduce the risk of recurrence. Your health relies on the lifestyle you choose.
Deep vein thrombosis is the most common risk for which you may require extra treatment prolonging your stay in the hospital. General complication which occurs includes infection in the wound, chest infections and diarrhea. Up to 1 in 10 men may have difficulty in sustaining an erection.
You are able to eat and drink properly after you are awake from the procedure. Normal recovery takes around two weeks however some people may require several months. You can return to work after a month.
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