Post-procedure, you will be transferred back to the ward for bed rest and observation for 4 hours. You will be required to stay in hospital overnight for monitoring.
Following the procedure, you will be required to take blood-thinning medications. It is common to have a headache on the same side as the stent, which will usually subside within 48 hours and can be managed with painkillers (e.g. paracetamol). There may be some minor bruising at the skin entry site for a few days that will heal on its own. It is important to refrain from lifting heavy objects or exercising for a few days post-procedure.