AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE

If You Had a Coronary Angiogram or Intervention

Protecting your stent, and the warning signs that mean call 911.

Your blood thinners protect your stent

After a coronary stent, the antiplatelet medicines (often aspirin plus a second blood thinner) are as important as the stent itself. Never stop either one without calling us first — stopping early is the strongest risk for the stent to clot, which can cause a heart attack. Medication compliance

Call 911 right away

Chest pain, pressure, or tightness — especially if it feels like the symptoms that led to your procedure
New or worsening shortness of breath
Nausea, sweating, or jaw or arm pain

These can signal a problem with the stent or a new cardiac event. Cardiac catheterization & PCI

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