Asthenia can afflict both genders at any age, but is more common in children. Pregnant women with the condition can pass it on to an unborn child. The motherâs antibodies might attack the fetus, which then becomes paralyzed and unable to move in the womb.
Angiogram tests and angioplasty procedures are performed in special hospital rooms called cardiac cath labs. In this video, Dr. John P. Reilly gives you a guided tour of the cath lab, pointing out the equipment youâll see and explaining what itâs for.
Stent placement is standard during most angioplasty procedures. Your doctor may use a bare metal stent or a drug-eluting stent. Drug-eluting stents are coated with medicine that helps keep the artery open after angioplasty. What To Expect After Treatment. The procedure may take 30 to 90 minutes. But you need time to get ready for it and time to recover. It can take several hours total. After angioplasty, you will be moved to a recovery room or to the coronary care unit.