I'm glad to hear that you are determined to make healthier lifestyle choices to get the best results after your angioplasty!
I warn all my patients that an angioplasty is NOT a cure for heart disease.
It can certainly help to control your symptoms, but it does NOT fix the underlying heart disease that caused the symptoms in the first place.
To reduce the risk of further heart issues, you'll need to make important changes to your lifestyle.
All my patients get a customised care plan and cardiac rehabilitation programme after their angioplasty.
Getting the best results after your angioplasty reallly depends on your willingness to see the cardiac rehab programme through:
- Create a plan to stop smoking.
- Try to lose weight, even if it’s only a few kilos. Even a 3 to 5 kg weight loss can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease.
- Make exercise a part of your daily routine. Regular physical activity releases hormones such as endorphins and vasodilators that help you maintain healthy blood vessels.
- Monitor your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. Also be sure to limit your sodium intake and eat healthy foods.
- Take all medications prescribed by your doctor.
- Visit your doctor regularly.
Finally, you should aim to return to work and all your other activities sooner - this lowers your chances of having further chest pain and anxiety.
