Can patients eat fruit after coronary stent surgery?
Disease description:
I just had a stent procedure for coronary heart disease yesterday. Today I'm afraid to eat any fruit, worrying it might affect my recovery. Could you please advise whether it's okay to eat fruit after a coronary stent surgery?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Jianbin
Generally yes. Fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals, especially potassium, which helps improve heart function in patients with heart disease. Apples contain abundant dietary fiber, providing sufficient fiber for the human body and helping reduce the incidence of heart disease. Bananas are high in potassium, which benefits heart and muscle function. Cherries help protect heart health. Blackberries contain more than three times the fiber of other fruits, making them beneficial for cardiovascular health.
