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Heart catheterisation recovery: what to expect

Sources · Last reviewed: July 2026
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Recovery essentials after catheterisation
Practical support for the days after your heart catheter procedure.
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Your team will want you monitoring blood pressure at home. A reliable automatic monitor makes this straightforward. Blood pressure monitor →
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You may be starting new cardiac medications. A pill organiser helps you stay on top of the new routine. Pill organiser →
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If your catheter went through the groin, compression stockings help with circulation while the puncture site heals. Compression stockings →
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