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What does coronary stenting keep open?
the coronary artery
What does coronary stenting follow?
after treatment for coronary artery disease.
Should patients not eat before coronary stenting?
After midnight the night before the procedure, the patient should not eat or drink anything.
What surgery does coronary stenting prevent?
reduce the need for coronary bypass surgery.
What risks from coronary stenting are there?
Any foreign object in the body, like a stent, will increase the risk of thrombosis. Anticlotting medication is given to prevent this complication.
Are patients completely asleep during coronary stenting?
A sedative is given to make the patient drowsy and relaxed, but the patient will not be completely asleep during the procedure.
How long do patients stay in the hospital during coronary stenting?
Although patients often go home the same day or the evening of the procedure, they should plan to stay at the hospital most of the day.
Why do patients have to lay down after coronary stenting?
The patient is instructed to stay flat in bed without bending the legs so that the artery can heal from the insertion of the catheter.
Are blood thinners given to coronary stenting patients?
A blood thinner may be given to the patient intravenously for the first few hours after the procedure to prevent clotting.
Why do patients have to remain lying down directly after coronary stenting?
The patient is instructed to stay flat in bed without bending the legs so that the artery can heal from the insertion of the catheter.
What has the author Allan Brown written?
Allan Brown has written: 'Economic evaluation of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention with stenting' -- subject(s): Platelet aggregation inhibitors -- economics, Coronary thrombosis -- prevention & control
What are some risks with coronary stenting?
may include infection, damage to the heart or blood vessels, and blood clots. Anticlotting medication is given after stent placement to prevent the risk of blood clots.
