Can I drink coffee after having 2 coronary stents placed?

(Mr. Dang Quang Dien, 59 years old, living in Nhon Trach district)

Doctor replied:

Hello!

From a professional perspective, I would like to answer as follows: Having 2 coronary stents placed and stable health for more than 1 year is a very positive sign.

If regular check-ups show that blood pressure, blood lipids, blood sugar, and cardiovascular function are stable, drinking coffee in moderation (1-2 cups a day) is not harmful and may even provide some cardiovascular benefits (such as increased circulation and improved metabolism).

However, the following points should be noted:

- Do not overuse: You should only use about 1-2 small cups of coffee per day (equivalent to 100-200mg of caffeine). Drinking too much can cause high blood pressure, anxiety, insomnia, which are not good factors for people with a history of cardiovascular disease.

- Choose the right coffee: You should use pure black coffee, no sugar or little sugar, limit the use of condensed milk coffee, pre-mixed coffee with many additives.

- Monitor your body's reaction: If after drinking coffee you feel nervous, have palpitations, have trouble sleeping or have high blood pressure, you should reduce the dose or stop.

- Drink at the right time: Avoid drinking coffee in the late afternoon to avoid affecting sleep, because adequate and deep sleep is very important for people with cardiovascular disease.

If you are stable, have no unusual symptoms after drinking coffee, and only drink in moderation, you can still continue this habit. However, it is best to discuss further with the cardiologist who is monitoring your health for more specific advice based on your personal health condition.

MD, PhD Do Hoang An Loc,

Internal Medicine Specialist, Ai Nghia Medical System