What are the risks and what does recovery look like?

Risks are low but include vessel dissection, perforation, thrombosis, or embolization; the drug coating may rarely cause local inflammation. Recovery is generally quick: patients typically stay 2–3 days in hospital for observation, and most return to normal activities within 1–2 weeks. You will need to take antiplatelet medications for several months and avoid heavy lifting for a short period. Follow-up imaging is scheduled to confirm vessel patency.