This programme aims to help you recover from the procedure and get back to everyday life as quickly as possible. Cardiac rehabilitationĬardiac rehabilitation should be offered if you've had a heart operation. Alternatively, you may need a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). You may need to have another angioplasty if your artery becomes blocked again and your angina symptoms return. The course of clopidogrel, prasugrel or ticagrelor will usually be withdrawn after about a year, but most people need to continue taking low-dose aspirin for the rest of their life. If you stop your medication early, it greatly increases your risk of a heart attack caused by the treated artery becoming blocked. It's very important you follow your medication schedule. This is usually a combination of low-dose aspirin and one of the following medications: Most people need to take blood-thinning medications for up to 1 year after having an angioplasty. According to experts, having sex is the equivalent of climbing a couple of flights of stairs in terms of the strain it puts on your heart. If you have any concerns, speak to your GP. If your sex life was previously affected by angina, you may be able to have a more active sex life as soon as you feel ready after a coronary angioplasty. However, if you've had an emergency angioplasty following a heart attack, it may be several weeks or months before you recover fully and are able to return to work. If you had a planned (non-emergency) coronary angioplasty, you should be able to return to work after a week. GOV.UK has more information on heart attacks, angioplasty and driving Work You should be able to drive again as long as you meet the requirements of an exercise/function test and you don't have another disqualifying health condition.
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If you drive a heavy vehicle for a living, such as a lorry or a bus, you must inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) that you've had a coronary angioplasty. They'll arrange further testing before you can return to work. You shouldn't drive a car for a week after having a coronary angioplasty. In most cases, you'll be advised to avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activities for about a week, or until the wound has healed. Your hospital team can usually advise you about how long it will take to recover and if there are any activities you need to avoid in the meantime. If necessary, you can take paracetamol to relieve any pain. Your chest may also feel tender after the procedure, but this is normal and usually passes in a few days. Keep an eye on it to check it's healing properly. Occasionally, the wound can become infected. This isn't serious, but it may be sore for a few days.
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You may have a bruise under the skin where the catheter was inserted.
You may also be given a date for a follow-up appointment to check on your progress.
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