Post-Stent Surgery Care Instructions

The main postoperative care considerations after stent placement include the following aspects: 1. **Medication Compliance**: Patients need to take antiplatelet medications long-term after surgery, such as aspirin and clopidogrel, to prevent in-stent thrombosis. The specific duration and dosage must follow medical advice; do not discontinue or reduce medication on your own. 2. **Lifestyle Improvement**: Diet should be low in salt and fat; excessive intake of greasy or high-salt foods should be avoided to prevent additional strain on the heart. Smoking should be quit and alcohol consumption limited. Appropriate exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and a positive mindset are also recommended. 3. **Regular Follow-up Visits**: Regular hospital visits for follow-up examinations are necessary after surgery, allowing doctors to monitor the patient's condition and adjust treatment plans accordingly. Common follow-up tests include liver and kidney function tests, complete blood count, and electrocardiogram (ECG). 4. **Monitoring Physical Reactions**: During medication, patients should watch for abnormal symptoms such as skin or gum bleeding, or black stools, and seek timely medical attention if these occur. 5. **Avoiding Strenuous Exercise**: Strenuous physical activity should be avoided for a period after surgery to prevent excessive strain on the heart. However, as the body gradually recovers, physical activity may be appropriately increased under medical guidance. 6. **Control of Risk Factors**: Patients with conditions such as hypertension or diabetes should continue to control risk factors such as blood pressure and blood glucose after surgery to prevent further progression of the disease.