Life After Angioplasty: Do’s and Don’ts
Most people go back to a fairly normal life after angioplasty, but the first few weeks set the tone for how long the stent keeps working. Light activity usually resumes within a week. After that, the outcome rests on a handful of habits: medication taken on time, risk...
How Long Does a Heart Stent Last?
A heart stent is permanent and stays inside the artery for the rest of a patient’s life. It doesn’t wear out, dissolve in most cases, or need routine replacement. Modern drug-eluting stents keep the treated artery open in more than 90% of patients beyond...
Angioplasty vs Bypass Surgery: Which One Is Right for You?
Both procedures fix blocked coronary arteries. That’s where the similarity ends. Angioplasty goes in through a catheter, places a stent, and you’re home the next morning. Bypass surgery opens the chest, grafts a new blood vessel around the blockage, and...