What type of diet must I do after getting stents?



If a person has suffered a heart attack and has gone for stent implant, it is necessary to follow some basic rules to lead a normal life.

The stent implant becomes necessary after a heart attack for the arteries are narrowed down which leads to the heart attack.

It may take some time for the patient to lead a normal life again but with below mentioned tips regarding diet, the person can start living a normal life very soon.

But it is also necessary to consult the doctor time and again if the person finds himself in chest pain after the stent implant.

Even minor modifications in your dietary habits can make a huge difference in the health of your heart. You can initiate the following basic steps, but first consult with your doctor to build up a diet plan that is best suited for your condition:

1) Consume foods that contain more whole grains,

2) Eat more quantities and varieties of fruits and vegetables.

3) Reduce salt and sugar intake

4) Also cut down on the consumption of fatty foods, rich in LDL, trans fats, and saturated fats.

5) Encourage the inclusion of good fats in your diet (MUFA, PUFA). For better identification, good fats are substances that remain in liquid form at room temperature.

6) Fish and lean meat are good options for individuals taking non-vegetarian meals

7) Avoid the consumption of red meat

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