- 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
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