How will I feel after an angioplasty and stenting procedure?
$(document).ready(function() { $(‘#answerBodyFull_DEV__4c7d9135205be6_36609770 > .videoPlayer’).each(function(){ detectVideoType($(this).attr(“id”)); }); }); SCAI Answered: Before you leave the hospital after angioplasty, be sure to discuss what you can expect with your doctor, as your recovery will depend on the extent of your procedures and your physical condition. The list below can give you a sense of what is normal after angioplasty and stenting and what might require emergency attention. After an interventional procedure, it is normal to: • Have a bruise or discolored area near where the catheter was inserted. At the same site, there may also be a small lump (which should not get bigger), soreness when pressure is applied and perhaps a small amount (one or two drops) of discharge. • Feel more tired than usual for several days. If your intervention was performed while you were having a heart attack, feelings of tiredness will last longer – perhaps as long as six weeks, the time it
