“Are you awake when a heart stent is inserted?”
I will have heart stent surgery. Are you awake when a heart stent is inserted?
2 Answers
CardiologistCardiologist
Yes, generally patients are awake for stenting. Although patients with extreme anxiety are sometimes given mild sedation.
M. Denton Stam
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Yes, but sleepy. It isn't surgery, just a poke in the wrist.
