“Are you awake when a heart stent is inserted?”

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“Are you awake when a heart stent is inserted?”

I will have heart stent surgery. Are you awake when a heart stent is inserted?

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**Larry Altschul** Cardiologist West Islip, New York · Accepted Answer

Larry Altschul Cardiologist West Islip, New York

Yes, generally patients are awake for stenting. Although patients with extreme anxiety are sometimes given mild sedation.

**M. Denton Stam** Cardiothoracic Surgeon Fort Smith, Arkansas · Accepted Answer

M. Denton Stam Cardiothoracic Surgeon Fort Smith, Arkansas

Yes, but sleepy. It isn't surgery, just a poke in the wrist.