Pre-Procedure
We ask you arrive 1 hour before your procedure is set to begin. Our professional staff members will get you checked in, changed, and comfortable. One of our Nurses will then review your information with you ensuring accuracy of identity, health history, allergies, etc. Once everything has been triple checked - the access area will be shaved, locally anesthetized, and IV medication will be given to you to help you relax.
During The Procedure
Dr. Stout will begin looking at the targeted artery with ultrasound equipment. A second round of anesthesia will be given so you're comfortably asleep during the entirety of the procedure. Dr. Stout will then make an incision in the artery just big enough to insert the tiny wire through to begin the angioplasty and stenting in Rogers, Arkansas. Depending on the amount of plaque build-up and blockages, we will guide the wire through the arterial system for the next 1-2 hours placing stents where necessary and busting up blockages along the way. Dr. Stout is highly skilled at navigating these arteries and preventing blockages from migrating so that all problem arteries are opened up in the end!
Post-Procedure & Recovery
We want to keep you for at least an hour after the procedure to monitor your blood pressure, incision, and manage your recovery from the anesthesia. We provide food, water, and a relaxing environment to recover for you and your family while we ensure no complications arise. Recovery after these procedures is fairly simple. We provide you with post-procedure instructions including no heavy lifting, no signing any major legal documents, and no driving until 24 hours after the procedure was completed. Once you're free to go, we always welcome you to the family because we will need to periodically monitor you for the rest of your life to avoid any future artery issues.
