Hi Alva Bennett:

Post angioplasty recovery recommendations may vary slightly depending on your doctor.  Below I have listed what is recommended by the Texas Heart Institute:

After you leave the hospital, you should drink plenty of fluids and avoid driving, bathing, and smoking for 1 or 2 days after the procedure. You should also avoid standing or walking for long periods for at least 2 days after the procedure. If you received a stent, you should avoid vigorous exercise for 30 days.

If you had angioplasty with or without stent placement, you will need to take aspirin every day for the rest of your life. If you had a stent placed, you will need to take a blood-thinning medicine or antiplatelet therapy for a year or longer. Your doctor will tell you how and when to take these medicines.

About 35% to 40% of patients who have balloon angioplasty are at risk of more blockages in the treated area. This is called restenosis. Restenosis usually happens within 6 months after balloon angioplasty. Arteries that have stents can re-close, as well. Restenosis occurs in about 20% of patients with stents. If restenosis occurs, patients may need to have another balloon angioplasty or stent procedure.

Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Thanks,

Tara