The resting time after heart attack stenting is usually about one week, and no strenuous activities are allowed for three months.
Generally, after stent implantation, patients need to rest for about one week, after which they can start normal activities, but they should not do strenuous activities for three months after the operation, because although the infarcted vessel has been stented, and the ischemic area has regained the blood supply, it is still in the acute stage of the disease, and it is necessary to reduce the myocardial oxygen consumption, and promote the recovery of ischemic myocardium.
Some patients may need to prolong the resting time due to the large number of infarcts, the number of stents implanted, or poor physical condition.
Regular oral lipid-lowering drugs and antiplatelet agents are still needed after stenting to prevent in-stent thrombosis. Commonly used drugs include atorvastatin calcium tablets and aspirin. The above medications are recommended to be used under the supervision of a physician.