One of the common misconceptions among some people is that the patient who underwent angiography and balloon and spring will no longer need to take medicine. This belief is completely wrong, and in this article we will discuss how long to take medicine after angioplasty. Let's talk about this and at the end of the article we will share some tips about balloon angioplasty. ) Anti-anginal protection (if needed) What should we do.. Doctor immediately? The heart is always at the risk of reoccurring with cardiovascular diseases for the rest of its life, and care must be taken to prevent the recurrence of this disease. The amount of harmful substances deposited in various vessels and the narrowing of the vessels. The drug can block the stent embedded in the vein, which in addition to serious complications can cause the need for angioplasty again. Therefore, after **balloon angioplasty**, patients usually have to continue taking special heart drugs under the supervision of a doctor for the rest of their lives, and these drugs have two important tasks: 1\) Preventing re-clogging of heart vessels 2\) control of existing cramps that have not progressed.... In addition to taking medication, these patients need special care and avoiding cardiac risk factors.... Is this article about the duration of taking medication after balloon angioplasty?.. follow up until the end.... Of course, be careful that some medications are stopped after a while after balloon angioplasty, and some are prescribed at certain times, and some are continued for the rest of the patient's life... to be taken until the end of the patient's life. **Medications to be taken** After angioplasty (insertion of a stent in the coronary arteries), regular medication is necessary to prevent blood clots, reduce inflammation, and control risk factors (such as blood pressure and cholesterol). Here is a list of the most important medications and why they are used: ### **Antiplatelet drugs (anticoagulants)** **Aim:** To prevent the formation of clots on the stent and reduce the risk of recurrent heart attack.... **A) Double antiplatelet dose (DAPT) for 6-12 months:** - **Aspirin (ASA)** - Dose: usually 160-81 mg per day (lifetime) - Dose: clopidogrel (75 mg daily), ticagrelor (90 mg twice a day)... - Duration of use: usually 12 months (in some cases shorter or longer) - Arbitrary discontinuation of these drugs ** increases the risk of stent thrombosis and heart attack**... - If you need surgery, dentistry or endoscopy, be sure to consult your doctor... ### **Cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins)** **Aim:** reducing LDL (bad cholesterol) and stabilizing vascular plaques... - **Atorostatin (Lipitor) / Rosuvastatin (Crestor)** - Dosage: depending on the level of cholesterol (usually a high dose after angioplasty). – **Metoprolol / Bisoprolol / Carvedilol ** - Benefits: reducing the heart rate and pressure on the heart... **b) ACE inhibitors or ARB** – **Enalapril / Losartan / Valsartan ** - Benefits: protecting the heart and blood vessels after a stroke. - **Nitroglycerin (spray or sublingual tablet)** - Use in cases of **chest pain** (as prescribed by the doctor) - **Omeprazole/pantoprazole** - To reduce the risk of **gastric ulcer caused by aspirin**... ### **other drugs (depending on the patient's condition)** - **diuretics (furosemide)**: in case of heart failure or edema... - **insulin or diabetes drugs**: in diabetic patients... ### **Golden tips for taking medicine after balloon angioplasty:** The best cardiologist in Isfahan, Dr. Mahmoud Hadizadeh, emphasizes that you take your medications on time and regularly (even if you feel better) and also avoid arbitrarily stopping antiplatelet medications because they may cause a stroke. Conditions should we go see a doctor immediately?** If you have chest pain similar to before angioplasty or unusual bleeding (such as black stools, blood in the urine), or sudden shortness of breath or severe swelling of the legs, you should see your doctor right away. Careful use of medications is **vital** after angioplasty.. Your treatment plan depends on the type of stent (medicated or conventional), health conditions, and other conditions... Always communicate with your medical team and avoid self-medication... If you have leg swelling, leg edema and are using varicose stockings, there is no need to stop using them and you can continue to wear varicose stockings after angioplasty.

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