How many years can a person live after receiving a stent in the heart?

There is no definitive conclusion regarding life expectancy after receiving a cardiac stent. It depends on multiple factors, such as the patient's overall health, age, and recovery progress. If the patient does not have other serious underlying conditions and strictly follows medical advice after surgery—maintaining a healthy lifestyle including quitting smoking and alcohol, eating a balanced diet, exercising moderately, keeping regular sleep patterns, managing weight, and maintaining a positive mindset—and undergoes regular check-ups and takes medication as prescribed, their life expectancy may be similar to that of the general population.

However, if unhealthy habits persist after surgery—such as a high-fat, high-salt diet, lack of physical activity, significant emotional fluctuations, or poorly controlled conditions like diabetes and hypertension—the prognosis may be negatively affected. Some patients pay close attention to postoperative care and maintain good heart function for many years, allowing them to live and work normally; others neglect post-surgery management, leading to recurrent or even worsened conditions.

If any physical discomfort occurs, patients should contact their doctor promptly.