- Female
- 52 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm scheduled to have an angiogram next week and I'm feeling a bit anxious about it. How long does it usually take to recover fully from this procedure? I'm also worried about any possible side effects or serious risks that might come with it. And after the angiogram, will I need to stay in the hospital for a long time?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
1-3 days is the hospital stay, post angioplasty sideeffects include paininfection, itching, bleeding and swelling.. They resolve after 3 days..
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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