Interventional cardiology
Coronary Angioplasty (Stenting)
A balloon and drug-eluting stent open a narrowed coronary artery via the wrist or groin. Performed under light sedation; same- or next-day discharge.
Duration
60 – 90 minutes
Stay
Day case or 1 night
What to expect
The procedure, step by step.
01
Wrist (radial) access where possible
02
Light sedation
03
Stent placed during the procedure
04
Discharge same or next day
Recovery
Light activity for a few days; cardiac rehab over 12 weeks.