Precautions to take after stents implant?



Stents become a necessary part of person’s body after the Angioplasty.

A Person should be careful about the benefits and Harms caused by stents.

There should be some changes brought about in the life too when it comes to stress handling and dietary habits.

The stent implant does not guarantee cure of the heart disease.

It helps in saving the life at critical moments by restoring blood flow, but it cannot prevent another such event in the future.

It is necessary to take care after the stent implant is done to avoid future risks to the heart and to the life.

It is necessary to follow the heart healthy steps below after stent implant:

Adopt a heart healthy diet plan

Shift to a good exercise regime

Try to always remain physically fit.

Consult the doctor time and again

Go for medical tests once in a year

Regularly take the prescribed medicines without fail

Keep regular check on Blood Pressure and Diabetes (if suffering)

Stop smoking

Maintain a healthy weight

Avoid alcohol intake

If the above conditions are followed diligently, it may yield good results and help the patient in living a healthy life after heart attack.

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