In the late stage of cardiac stenting, it is usually necessary to take oral aspirin, antiplatelet drugs such as Tegretol, beta-blockers such as metoprolol, lipid-regulating drugs such as atorvastatin, antihypertensive drugs such as benidipine, hypoglycemic drugs such as metformin, and anti-myocardial ischemic drugs such as isosorbide mononitrate, as well as pay attention to lifestyle adjustments such as diet and exercise.
1. Antiplatelet drugs: such as aspirin, tegretol, clopidogrel, etc. Usually, two antiplatelet drugs are used in combination to prevent thrombosis in the stent, the duration is usually one year, and after one year, it is changed to one antiplatelet drug according to the doctor’s instruction.
2. β-blocker: if the patient’s basal heart rate is around 60 beats/minute, he/she can not take it; when it exceeds 70 beats/minute, he/she can consider adding beta-blocker such as metoprolol to slow down the heart rate.
3. Control of blood lipids and blood pressure: LDL cholesterol is a risk factor for coronary heart disease, and patients need to take statins such as atorvastatin for a long period of time to control blood lipids after stenting; those with hypertension need to take antihypertensive drugs such as Benedryl as prescribed by the doctor to control blood pressure.
4. Antihyperglycemic drugs: If patients have diabetes mellitus, they need to take long term antihyperglycemic drugs such as metformin as prescribed by the doctor.
5. Anti-myocardial ischemic drugs: nitrate drugs such as isosorbide mononitrate or nutritive drugs such as trimetazidine can be used according to the patient’s condition.
6. Lifestyle adjustment: low-salt and low-fat diet, less greasy food, and appropriate exercise.
It is recommended that patients should go to the hospital regularly for review after implantation of cardiac stent, and consult the doctor in time if they have symptoms such as chest tightness and chest pain.