“What to avoid if you have a stent?”

The only thing to avoid with a stent in the coronaries or peripheral circulation that is absolute, is dont stop taking dual platelet inhibitors ( aspirin plus either clopidogrel prasugrel or ticagrelor). The stents are at risk for thrombosis ( clots) early in the first 6 months and stent restenosis with recurrent plaque later. We recommend at least a year for drug-eluding stents (coated with immunosuppressives like sirolimus) and a faction of cardiogists ( including me) believe in 2 years up to indefinite therapy , as long as its tolerated. Bare metal stents with no drug coating