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Preparing for Your Stent Procedure
If you know in advance that you will be receiving a coronary stent, your doctor will ask you to follow certain instructions to prepare for your stent procedure.
Medications and allergies
Your doctor needs to know what other medications you are taking. In most cases, you should take any medications that you usually take, especially blood pressure medications. Check with your doctor about which ones to take and which ones not to take.
Also, be sure to tell your doctor:
- If you cannot take aspirin
- If you have any allergies
- If you have a history of bleeding problems
- If you are or might be pregnant, or are nursing
- If you are planning to have any other surgeries or dental work soon
Your doctor may have you take aspirin and other medications for several days before you get your stent. These medications will help prevent blood clots from forming during the stent procedure.
Food and drink
You may be asked not to eat or drink anything for a period of time before your procedure. If your doctor wants you to take your regular medications, you may take it with a little water.
Other
You should plan to stay overnight at the hospital. You will need to make arrangements to have someone drive you home when you are ready to leave.
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