Im having a cath done in about 10 days, the stress test and ultrasound were inconclusive but the pain on running was sufficient to warrant the further procedure. My question is , how long after the proceedure will I have to wait  to have sex with my wife and is the time different if they have to put in a stent ?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Heart catheterization is major procedure. If your heart catheterization report is normal, you can do sexual intercourse immediately after procedure without any fear. But if your report is suggestive of blockage, and you need Stent placement for this then you need to avoid sex for at least 3-4 weeks. It is also advisable to avoid very vigorous sexual activity after Stent placement. So better to consult discuss all these with your cardiologist if you need Stent placement. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.