Angiogram how long
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An angiogram (CT or cath) test examines the coronary arteries for any blockage. Blocked coronary ateries compromise the blood flow to the heart tissues. A lack of blood flow to the heart cells causes chest pains. If there are blockages, a stent implant (usually done at time of angiogram) will increase the diameter of the occlusion/occlusions permitting more blood to the deficit area. Sometimes the area of blockage can not be stented because of location, tortuous segment, too long, etc...
I think another angiogram is your best option personally. It will show how clear your vessels are but ask them to do a FFR on your coronary arteries. This is a tiny sensor which gives the cardiologist the blood flow rate. Without this test, they are simply going by visual signs which is an inaccurate method. I would like to know what your BP was to lower your EF to 15%?
Lol I'm not female I'm not very computer handy and must have messed something up that's my fault. This is very helpful and somewhat calming. How long have you lived with cad and how'd you deal with it I'm so scared just thinking about it?
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QUOTE: Calcium scores are just how much of this fat that has gone hard. So, the picture is very incomplete, and dare I say, pointless.
>>>I had a CT scan and my total score was over 1000 that indicated I was at risk of a heart event within a year.
My doctor is obviously recommending an angiogram to rule out/in a blockage, but I just cannot understand how this is possible. I'm terrified of the angiogram and its risks, and the possibility of a stent just doesn't compute (my father was 70 when he got his stent, how am I possibly getting one at 39?!)
Part of me wants it to be a blockage so that I will finally have a definitive diagnosis. If it's not a blockage, then what could this be?
I am a 48 year old male and have been experienceing strange feelings in my chest for a long time with fatigue and some dizzy spells. I have had the excercise test and a 24 hour tape but they have not diagnosed anything. I still feel unwell most days and my father had a heart attach at 49 years old. Do you think the 64 slice CT scan is worth having given the cancer risk.
What are the risk 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours after the procedure, meaning how long before you know you are out of the risk zone?
5. Is there any other testing that comes close to this one or is this the best one?
6. What are the odds of a healthy woman my age having any blockages?
Any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated... Sorry for the many questions just seems like a great place to get information.
My father has just undergone a angiogram and was advised that his Right Coronary artery is 100% blocked. 8 years ago he had his first angiogram d/t tightening in the throat symptoms upon exersion. His angiogram at that time showed a very small occlusion in the lower aspect of the heart- resulting in the stable angina.
The lastest angiogram also revealed "new arteries" had formed and have compensated for the blockage somewhat.
My 1st appointment with him when he told me about my test results was about 2 minutes long. He told me I had a blockage. I had to take 3 drugs, he told me how to use nitro, made me eat an asprin, told me not to travel. He told me he booked me for and angiogram and I had a 1/1000 chance of dieing, or stroking out during the proceedure and sent me on my way. This time he gave me all the info I was needing to hear. He told me how well respected my Cardioligist is.
You should request a CT angiogram or Angiogram of blood vessels in the brain. I suffered for years with headache - without relief from medication. I had the same hallmark symptoms for migraine. You should have the possibility of cerebral aneurysm ruled out. That was my problem - dx with mutiple aneurysms 5 surgeries later I still experience headaches - and avoid sound and light which still can bring me to my knees! Migraine headaches is a blanket dr's jump to and then the pill game begins.
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