Hi sir,My name is deepak & i have undergoan ptca with des to lad on 20 june 2012.Before this operation i was smoking a lot & i use to drink at weekend or during pary time.Can you please suggest me how much can i consume alchol & can i smoke and kindly do the needful.
Hello, With or without DES, once you have evidence of atherosclerosis, there is no way smoking is justified, To give you statistics there is twofold increased risk of stent re stenosis if you continue smoking i.e. 20% chance the stent will closer alcohol max 2 pegs a day is permitted, so over the weekends its fine enough. Just avoid Bing Chat Doctor.  Regards