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Cardiologist · Cardiology / Heart disease
After angioplasty, there are a few things you should do to help ensure the success of the procedure and protect your health. These precautions include:
-Following your doctor's instructions carefully. This includes taking all of your medication as prescribed and not smoking.
-Walking regularly and gradually increasing the distance you walk.
-Eating a healthy diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol.
-Monitoring your blood pressure and diabetes, if you have them.