Complex PCI can feel daunting — especially if you have already been through one incomplete procedure or been told your case is high risk. Preparation reduces uncertainty.
In the weeks before
- Confirm your private health fund details and excess
- Bring previous angiogram discs or reports to your consultation
- List all medications, including blood thinners and diabetes treatments
- Arrange a friend or family member for discharge transport
The day before
You will usually be asked to fast for several hours. Some medications are continued; others are paused. Follow the written instructions from our team — do not guess.
On the day
Most procedures are performed via the wrist. You will meet cath-lab nurses and technicians who stay with you throughout. Many patients go home the same or next day, depending on complexity and recovery.
Aftercare essentials
Expect temporary wrist or groin care instructions, a short course of dual antiplatelet therapy as prescribed, and a gradual return to walking. Contact us promptly for new chest pain, bleeding, or unexpected breathlessness.