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7. How long is the recovery time for an angioplasty?

The length of recovery will depend on how your doctor performs the procedure. If the catheter is inserted in your wrist, you will also have a pressure device around your wrist to control bleeding once the catheter is removed. Your doctor will slowly decrease the pressure to allow the blood flow to return to normal. If the catheter was inserted through the groin, you will have a pressure bandage after the catheter is removed. You must keep your arm or leg straight and remain in bed until the doctor releases you after he or she is sure there will be no continued bleeding. During this time, nurses and assistants may monitor your vital signs and check your wound site over several hours.

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