Explanation

• During the procedure, the stent is collapsed and put over a balloon catheter. Then it is moved into the blockage and the balloon is inflated. This is when the stent expands.
  
  

Stable Angina

• Stable angina happens when the heart is working harder than normal. The heart may work harder after a surgery or procedure.
  
  

After Procedure

• After receiving the stent procedure, patients may be given a blood-thinning agent to prevent angina or blood clots.
  
  

Treatment

• There is no one treatment for angina after a stent procedure. The doctor may recommend a pain medication to help relieve the pain.
  
  

Warning

• Monitor the severity of the pain and seek medical advice if it worsens after a stent procedure.