What happens after my procedure?
You will be monitored for 1-2 hours. You can then go home if you do not have a complication or another reason to stay in the hospital.
Your clinician may prescribe medicines to prevent blood clots from forming in the stent.
Leave dressings on for 24 hours, then you may remove them and shower.
Do not put any creams or medicines on the wound.
Replace bandage until the wound is closed, usually 24-48 hours.
Do not swim or soak the wound (bath or pool) until the wound is healed.
No exercise or exertion until the wound is healed (around 72 hours).
Symptoms you may notice:
You may feel groggy from the medicines used to keep you comfortable. Headache and nausea may occur but usually do not last longer than 12-24 hours.
You may have soreness and bruising around the wound.
When to call your clinician or 911?
Fever of 100.4 F (38 C) or higher
Worsening swelling or pain in your arms or legs
Sudden trouble trouble breathing or shortness of breath
Severe uncontrollable pain
New bleeding, swelling, redness or darkness at the wound