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Drug-eluting stents: Do they increase heart attack risk?
What's a stent?
What are your options for treating clogged heart arteries?
What should you do after stent placement?
What if I need other surgeries?
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Drug-eluting stent safety
What to consider before getting a drug-eluting stent
After getting a drug-eluting stent
After getting a drug-eluting stent
After receiving a drug-eluting stent, your doctor will prescribe medications, such as aspirin and statins, and lifestyle changes to prevent stent or heart problems. Healthy lifestyle changes include stopping smoking, eating a more heart-healthy diet and getting plenty of exercise.
For some people, coronary bypass surgery may be done instead of stent placement. Coronary bypass surgery works well, but it's more invasive than using stents, which means a longer recovery time.
