What happens after the procedure?
Some people go home after their procedure, but some may stay in the hospital for monitoring and to adjust blood pressure medicines.
Leave the dressing on for 24 hours. Then you may remove it and shower.
Do not put any creams or medicines on the wound.
Replace the bandage until the wound is closed, usually 24-48 hours.
Do not swim or soak the wound (bath or pool) until the wound is completely healed (around 72 hours).
No heavy lifting/moving, exercise, sports, stair climbing, or sex until the wound is completely healed (around 72 hours).
Symptoms you may notice:
You may feel groggy from the medicines used during the procedure 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 at the procedure site.
You will also need to follow up in the clinic within a few weeks. We will usually repeat ultrasound imaging of your renal arteries at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year after your procedure.
When should I call my clinician or 911?
Fever of 100.4 F (38 C) or higher
Sudden trouble breathing or shortness of breath
Uncontrollable pain
New bleeding, swelling, redness or darkness at the wound