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Need Advice On Postoperative Precautions After Stent Insertion

I had heart attack rushed to Agha Khan Hosp where during geography stent was placed in one blocked arteries after five days in hosp discharged kindly let me know salient post care precautions with duration. I am 65, weight 70kg, diabetic taking medicament sugar normal.
Mon, 26 Sep 2016
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to Health Care magic, I am Dr , Muhammad Ahmad , I have read your question closely, I understand your concern and will be helping you with your health related problem.

It's great that you got timely treatment and now you are feeling well. Stent obviously needs care and if you take good care of it you will not be having any problems later in future. Here is how you take care of your stent.

1) Take medications prescribed by your doctor very regularly.
2) Keep a check on your sugar levels.
3) Stay physically active.
4) If you are obese control your weight.
5) Avoid smoking and high doses of cardiac stimulants like coffee caffeine etc if anything is relevant.
6) Pay regular follow up visits to your doctor.
7) Do not use any medication without prescription as there are many who cause side effects on your heart.

If you follow these instructions everything should stay fine for you.

I hope this answered your question, If you have more queries I am happy to answer you.
Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad
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Need Advice On Postoperative Precautions After Stent Insertion

Hello, Thanks for writing to Health Care magic, I am Dr , Muhammad Ahmad , I have read your question closely, I understand your concern and will be helping you with your health related problem. It s great that you got timely treatment and now you are feeling well. Stent obviously needs care and if you take good care of it you will not be having any problems later in future. Here is how you take care of your stent. 1) Take medications prescribed by your doctor very regularly. 2) Keep a check on your sugar levels. 3) Stay physically active. 4) If you are obese control your weight. 5) Avoid smoking and high doses of cardiac stimulants like coffee caffeine etc if anything is relevant. 6) Pay regular follow up visits to your doctor. 7) Do not use any medication without prescription as there are many who cause side effects on your heart. If you follow these instructions everything should stay fine for you. I hope this answered your question, If you have more queries I am happy to answer you. Regards. Dr.Muhammad Ahmad