Be sure to ask all your questions during the visit of the interventional cardiologist before your discharge;
Collect all the medications indicated on your prescription from your local pharmacist and take everything with strict compliance;
Make an appointment with your attending cardiologist within 4-6 weeks following your discharge;
Never stop any treatment without prior consultation with your attending physician / cardiologist;
In the event of bleeding or other side effects, immediately call your attending physician / cardiologist to assess your situation for subsequent management adapted to your problem;
Gradually resume light to moderate intensity physical activities over the next 3-4 weeks, but omit major intensity activities (mountain hiking or biking, jogging, etc.) until your visit to the attending cardiologist;
Apply secondary prevention measures:
Smoking cessation
Adopt a healthy and balanced diet – Mediterranean diet
Ensure control of LDL (bad) cholesterol
Blood sugar control
Blood pressure monitoring
Practice regular physical activities
Control your weight
Avoid stressful situations
Have a good night’s sleep / practice good hygiene
Adhere to a cardiac rehabilitation program according to the recommendations of the treating cardiologist during your stay at the clinic.
Return to work gradually with physically non-restrictive activities according to the recommendations of your attending cardiologist