Post-Op Angioplasty with Stent: Wine OK? - Heart Disorders Message Board

SeymourPaine · 09-25-2003, 06:08 PM

I recently had angioplasty (LAD 99% blocked). Feel great, and gradually getting back to things. But...four days post-op can I drink wine? I believe that the alcohol is actually in the bloodstream and I don't know if this interferes with the stent in anyway?

cutup · 09-25-2003, 06:12 PM

What types of medications are you on? For instance statins and alcohol are not a good mix. It can affect your liver function.

paulus_greg · 09-25-2003, 06:25 PM

I think that most research would suggest that a glass (1 or 2 ONLY) of red wine in particular is very benificial to the cardio system

SeymourPaine · 09-25-2003, 06:54 PM

I am taking diovan, zocor, and plavix. Zocor is a statin.

khudsonwv · 09-25-2003, 08:51 PM

your best bet would be to check with your cardiologist and or pharmacist to see if there would be any adverse reactions.