LUCKNOW, April 9 -- Up to one in every three cardiac patients battles unexpected gastrointestinal disturbances after stent insertion, doctors warn, with some severe cases requiring hospital readmission. The condition typically fades within one to two months, yet experts stress that post-angioplasty stomach upset deserves serious attention as it carries potential health risks.

"Cardiac patients often experience gastrointestinal issues following angiography (the procedure involving stent insertion)," said Dr Sharad Chandra of the department of cardiology at King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow. "If the patient is given proper medication within an appropriate time, there is little cause for concern," he added.

The remarks came ...