Recovery after angiography: care and warning signs

The first hours

You usually rest for a few hours afterwards so the catheter entry site can heal. The leg or arm is kept straight.

Some tiredness is normal. Brief dizziness can also occur.

Caring for the entry site

Keep the site dry for 24–48 hours. Lifting heavy objects and strenuous activity are limited for a few days.

Contact a doctor immediately if the site swells, bleeds or becomes very painful.

Warning signs

Chest pain, breathlessness, numbness of an arm or leg, or fever need medical attention. Do not delay if these appear.