Discharge Advice for Patients Following a Coronary Sinus Reducer Implant

• You must have someone with you for 24 hours following discharge from hospital.
• If the wound should bleed or swell, lay yourself flat, shout for your relative/carer to help and press firmly on the wound site and seek medical attention. Please ring the Cardiology Day Ward 01305 254990 for advice (Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm) and out of hours you may need to attend the Emergency Department, although this is rare.
• Bruising is completely normal, but if you are concerned, please ring the Cardiology Day Ward on 01305 254990 for advice (Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm).
• Spend the first 24 hours at home resting.
• Avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise, such as riding a bike, digging the garden and playing sports for at least five days after the procedure.
• Do not drive for 24 – 48 hours following the procedure.
• Do not return to work until you have been advised to do so by your cardiologist.
• If you have any pain around the access site take one to two Paracetamol 500mg tablets four to six hourly if required (always follow the instructions on the packaging). If pain persists, ring the Cardiology Day Ward on 01305 254990 for advice.
• You can shower from the following day. Do not scrub the wound site and pat dry gently with a towel.
• Remove the dressing after 24 hours. You do not need to recover the wound, as long as it is kept clean and dry.
• Continue to drink plenty of fluid as this helps to flush the ‘dye’ out through your kidneys. Do not drink any alcohol within the first 24 hours following your procedure.
• Remember, we do not expect you to have any improvement in your angina symptoms for approximately eight to 12 weeks, at which point you may start to notice some improvement.
• You will have a follow-up in three months with a cardiologist.

If you have any further worries or concerns, you can contact the Cardiology Day Ward for advice on 01305 254990 between the hours of 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday.

About this leaflet

Author: Laura Starr, Senior Sister, Cardiology
Written: March 2020
Updated and approved: June 2024
Review date: June 2027
Edition: v2

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