Is it painful to have a stent put in?

Is it painful to have a stent put in?

You might feel pressure in the area where the catheter is inserted. You may also feel some mild discomfort when the balloon is inflated and your artery is stretched, but typically you shouldn’t feel any sharp pain during the procedure.

How long does fitting a stent take?

If a stent is being used, this will be around the balloon before it’s inserted. The stent will expand when the balloon is inflated and remains in place when the balloon is deflated and removed. A coronary angioplasty usually takes between 30 minutes and 2 hours.

Is stent placement a major surgery?

Having a stent placed is a minimally invasive procedure, meaning it is not a major surgery. Stents for coronary arteries and carotid arteries are placed in similar ways. A stent graft is placed to treat an aneurysm in a procedure called aortic aneurysm repair.

How long can a person live with a stent in their heart?

Even though drug eluting stents have a higher re-obstruction rate, most studies go only four to five years after stenting and indicate that the risk of re-obstruction is generally about 1 to 2 percent for either type of stent.

Can I lead a normal life after stents?

It’s important to remember that you can live a full and active life with a coronary stent. You can find some general guidelines about returning to working, resuming your everyday activities and making some heart-healthy lifestyle changes below.

How bad is subway for you?

The bottom line. Subway offers a better variety of healthy meal options than many other fast food restaurants. In general, Subway’s meals are low in sugar and a decent source of fiber and protein, however, many are also loaded with fat and sodium. Part of Subway’s appeal is that you can customize your meal.

Is it healthy to eat a footlong Subway?

It is absolutely, 100% possible to eat healthy at a Subway. The Fresh Fit sandwiches are a selection of 8 six-inch subs which all come in under 400 calories, contain at least 2 servings of veggies, and pack 24 grams of whole grains.