How long should I stay for Angioplasty?
How is surgery performed?
What is the post-surgical care?
What are the possible risks and complications?
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How long should I stay for Angioplasty?
You should stay at least 7 days to complete a whole process. On your arrival day, you should stay in your hotel to relax from a long flight and have a surgery on the following day. Normally, Angioplasty requires 1-2 days in hospital. Post operative check up will be done afterward.
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How is surgery performed?
Surgeon inserts a needle into a large artery in the groin area or arm. A flexible catheter is threaded through the artery to the blocked area, which may cause a burning sensation, pressure, heart palpitations, or shortness of breath. Then, a tiny balloon is inserted. At the blocked area, the balloon is inflated and deflated several times, opening the artery and restoring blood flow. Often, a stent will be placed to keep the artery open once the balloon is removed to avoid restenosis. The angioplasty can take 30 minutes to several hours.
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What is the post-surgical care?
While you recover, nurses will check your heart rate, blood pressure and your arm or groin for bleeding. After a few hours, you will be able to walk with help. You will take aspirin or anti platelet medication. Regular blood tests will be required. Most people return to work about 1 week after being sent home.
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What are the possible risks and complications?
Bleeding and bruising surrounding the insertion area
Allergic reaction to the contrast dye
Dislodged of artery wall during the procedure causing a stroke or heart attack
Blood clots
Kidney, lung, heart, or artery damage
Infection
Arrhythmias
Pericardial tamponade
The risk of complications is higher in people aged 75 or older; women; people who have heart attack, kidney disease or diabetes.
Patients with stent in their blood vessel have to take medicines exactly as your doctor tells you to prevent blood clots in the stent.