Cardiac Stents: Placement Side Effects & Recovery Diet

What happens after cardiac stent placement? Managing the side effects of the procedure and adhering to a heart-healthy cardiac stent diet are essential steps for maintaining long-term vascular patency and health.

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Side Effects of Cardiac Stent Placement

Coronary artery disease has been the leading cause of death in America for many years. With this disease, blockages develop in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. These blockages decrease blood flow to the heart muscle, which can eventually lead to a heart attack.

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Cardiac Stent Diet

Although there is no specific cardiac stent diet, people who have had a cardiac stent and been diagnosed with heart disease should focus on a diet that is low in animal fat and high in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.

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