How long should you rest after an angiogram?

Most people feel fine a day or so after having the procedure. You may feel a bit tired, and the wound site is likely to be tender for up to a week. Any bruising may last for up to 2 weeks.

How long after angiogram can I walk?

Do not do strenuous exercise and do not lift, pull, or push anything heavy until your doctor says it is okay. This may be for a day or two. You can walk around the house and do light activity, such as cooking. If the catheter was placed in your groin, try not to walk up stairs for the first couple of days.

What is the next step after an angiogram?

After the Angiogram Or, if the angiogram shows serious blockages, your interventional cardiologist may immediately perform balloon angioplasty and stenting to open the blockage and restore blood flow to your heart, or you may be referred to a heart surgeon for a bypassoperation.

Is angiogram considered surgery?

After the angiogram: Angiograms are usually outpatient procedures. Someone should drive you home. You should rest for the remainder of the day and avoid heavy lifting, stooping or bending for two days. Learn more about vascular disorders, tests and treatments here.

What are 3 complications of angiogram procedure?

Potential risks and complications include:

• Heart attack.
• Stroke.
• Injury to the catheterized artery.
• Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias)
• Allergic reactions to the dye or medications used during the procedure.
• Kidney damage.
• Excessive bleeding.
• Infection.

What are the signs of stent failure?

Symptoms will usually tell you if there’s a problem. If that happens, you usually have symptoms—like chest pain, fatigue, or shortness of breath. If you do have symptoms, a stress test can help your doctor see what’s going on. It can show if a blockage has returned or if there’s a new blockage.

What should you do after an angiogram procedure?

Activity after your procedure: 1 Rest for the remainder of the day of your procedure. 2 Keep your arm or leg straight as much as possible. 3 If you need to cough, support the area where the catheter was inserted with your hand. 4 If the angiogram catheter was put in your leg, do not use stairs for a few days after your angiogram.

How to recover from an angiogram in the groin area?

Plan to take at least a few days off from work to recover from your procedure. Avoid walking up stairs for the first couple of days after the angiogram if the catheter was inserted into your groin area.

How long does it take to recover from a cerebral angiogram?

In general, the hospital stay for an uncomplicated cerebral angiogram is around four to six hours. After the angiogram is completed, the catheter is withdrawn and the incision in your artery is closed. Without complications, recovery from a cerebral angiogram takes about a week.

Can you drink water before an angiogram test?

You may take medications with a sip of water. Certain medications may increase your risk of bleeding and may need to be held prior to your procedure. You may resume these medications the day after your procedure unless otherwise instructed. If you take insulin, your doctor should adjust your morning insulin dose the day of your test.