Can patients eat fish after coronary heart disease stent surgery?
Disease description:
My father has had coronary heart disease for several years. Recently, his symptoms worsened significantly, so he underwent surgery. After the surgery, my mother brought some fish home—can patients eat fish after undergoing coronary stent placement?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Man
After coronary stent placement for coronary artery disease, patients should not consume fish immediately postoperatively. In the early recovery phase, only easily digestible foods—such as rice porridge—are recommended. Once the condition improves and appetite returns, fish may be gradually reintroduced into the diet. However, caution is required: portion sizes should be moderate, and care must be taken to avoid choking on or swallowing fish bones. This procedure helps improve myocardial blood supply by restoring coronary artery patency, thereby benefiting cardiac health. During recovery, strenuous physical activity should be avoided.
