What should I do if I feel weak after undergoing a cardiac angiography?
Disease description:
I went to the hospital for an examination due to coronary heart disease and underwent coronary angiography. After the procedure, I always feel weak. I would like to ask, what should I do if I feel weak after undergoing cardiac angiography?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Some patients may feel weak after a cardiac angiography, which could be caused by multiple factors.
1. Adequate rest: After cardiac angiography, the body needs time to recover, so strenuous activities should be avoided as much as possible, allowing sufficient rest to help alleviate the feeling of weakness.
2. Dietary adjustment: Maintain a light diet and consume foods with high nutritional value appropriately, such as fish, lean meat, and eggs, to supply necessary nutrients and enhance physical strength. Additionally, drinking plenty of water helps improve kidney metabolism, facilitating the elimination of contrast agents and reducing the burden on the kidneys.
3. Emotional management: Cardiac angiography may cause psychological stress to patients. Therefore, maintaining a pleasant mood and avoiding excessive tension and fear can help alleviate physical discomfort.
4. Other causes: In addition to the above reasons, weakness may also be related to physical frailty and mental stress. Patients are advised to maintain regular eating and sleeping habits, avoid excessive fatigue, and keep emotional stability.
