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  This article is for anyone who has had a heart angioplasty procedure and is currently trying to figure out what exactly it means for the rest of their life. This article will cover important factors of what to expect following a heart angioplasty, from medications and treatments to exercise, diet, and overall improvement in quality of life. What to expect after angioplasty If you have had a balloon angioplasty, you will be taken to the recovery room after the procedure. You will be monitored for several hours to ensure that your condition is stable. Once you are awake and alert, you will be moved to your hospital room. Recovery can take a few days or weeks depending on how much damage was done by the blockage(s) in your artery(s). You may be given medication to help prevent blood clots and/or reduce pain. You may also need antibiotics if there was an infection at the site of insertion or removal of the stent(s). You may need additional medications for other conditions such ...

  Facial injuries are a common occurrence in the United States. According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, there are more than 3 million facial injuries per year, which account for more than one-third of all head injuries. Common Types of Facial Injuries The most common types of facial injuries include: Facial fractures and dislocations - These injuries occur when the bones of your face break or become dislocated and misaligned due to an impact from an external source. Depending on where the fracture is located and how severe it is, it may be possible for surgery to fix it or for other treatments (such as physical therapy) to help with healing. The outcome depends on how serious the injury is and whether any nerves or blood vessels were affected in addition to bone damage. Lacerations - A laceration occurs when an object pierces through the skin, causing bleeding under the surface of the wound. Lacerations usually heal well on their own with prope...

  Angioplasty and stent placement for the heart is a procedure to open blocked arteries in your heart. By opening the artery, blood flow is restored to your heart. During angioplasty, a catheter (tube) is inserted into an artery in your groin or arm. The catheter is then threaded through your blood vessels until it reaches the narrowed area of the coronary artery. Once it reaches the narrowed area, a small balloon on the tip of the catheter is inflated to flatten the plaque against the artery wall. The doctor may also inject medicine into the fatty deposits around the artery to help them dissolve. After angioplasty, a stent (a metal mesh tube) may be inserted into your artery to keep it open and prevent another blockage from forming. Why might I need angioplasty and stent placement? Angioplasty stent placement can treat heart disease caused by coronary artery disease (CAD), also known as coronary artery obstruction or blockage. This condition occurs when plaque builds up...