Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting - Veterans Health Library

After the Procedure
After carotid artery stenting, you will most likely stay overnight
in the hospital for care and monitoring. At home, follow your
doctor’s instructions for recovery. Be sure to keep your medical
appointments. Seeing your doctor for imaging tests and other
follow-up treatment helps make the procedure a success.
Just After the Procedure
The sheath in your groin is removed,
and the insertion site closed. This may
be done while you’re still in the lab
where the procedure took place. Or it
may be done after you’ve been moved
to a regular hospital room. A nurse may
apply pressure to the site for several
minutes. Depending on the type of
closure, you may need to keep your
leg straight for 2 to 6 hours.
Your Hospital Stay
You’ll be closely monitored until you’re
ready to go home. Hospital staff will
check your pulse and blood pressure
from time to time. You may also have
certain tests, such as tests of your brain
function, blood tests, or an ultrasound.
Your IV will remain in place until
shortly before you go home.
Going Home
You can leave the hospital
when:
■ Your condition is stable.
■ The groin insertion site
is not bleeding.
■ You have no signs of
infection.
■ Your doctor has reviewed
any test results and has
cleared you to go home.
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You’ll likely go home the day after the
procedure. An adult family member or
friend should take you home.