How long does an angiogram procedure take

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Avatar n tn I'm having a CT angiogram Thursday. It avoids an interventional procedure that has some risk. X-ray exposture presents some risk for cancer, but my non-interventional cardiologist feels a CT angiogram is sufficient and I'm not disputing his recommendation. I had a cath angiogram and a stent 4 years ago, there was no problem as I was in a hospital setting for 3-4 days. However, some people experience a bleeding problem at the site of the cath insertion and pain that lasts several days.
Avatar n tn My husband recently went an angioplasty. During the procedure, his femorial artery was punctured causing a pseudoaneurysm, which then caused a blood clot to form on the outside of the artery wall. This resulted in them going back in to do a thrombosis injection. Because of the where the puncture was located, they had to actually operate on my husband. He has a 7 inch incision in his groin area. They had to drain the blood clot and repair the artery.
Avatar f tn I apologize for misunderstanding your age, joshua. Yes, I'm sure it has been a long year, with everything that you have gone through. As for your question about the risk of death from an angiogram, there is an extremely low mortality rate. It's not zero, but it's very, very low. I'm not sure if you have anything wrong that would increase the risk for you in particular. The doctors don't do an angiogram unless they feel the risk is justified.
Avatar m tn You can also ask the doctor for an anti-anxiety medication to take by mouth on the morning of the procedure, if you need it. They may tell you "nothing by mouth," but then they make exceptions for certain pills that you have to take -- and maybe that is one of the pills that you have to take. Good luck.
Avatar n tn Given the high false-positive rate in females, I was told the only diagnostic tool was an angiogram. My cardiologist mentioned there`s a CT angiography as well, but if something needs to be stented, they can do that immediately with the angiogram, thus minimizing the need for more radiation. The whole thing feels like a whirlwind - even though it`s taken 3 years to get here...
Avatar n tn An angiogram is a very important diagnostic procedure to determine if there are any problems with blood vessels in the retina. Time is of the essence for some problems that may be treatable in the early stages - wait too long and your vision can be permanently altered if it isn't already.
Avatar f tn Hi, i have recently discovered that i am 5 near 6 weeks pregnant and have to get an angiogram on tuesday. Is this safe? Will it effect the baby?
678571 tn?1228012270 After this angiogram, I have had blood pressure problems, breathing problems, dry cough, shortness of breath and all the other symptoms that my cardiologist wanted me to do an angiogram for. He had said that if I needed an other stent put in. I would need a bypass even though I have small vessels. According to the cardiologist who talked to me afterwards and also preformed the angiogram said that I would never be able to have a bypass and just had to life with less oxygen in my left ventricle.
Avatar m tn 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?
Avatar n tn When I feel the discomfort and I stop and rest, it takes 2 to 3 minutes and the discomfort will go away.
Avatar f tn Just wondering how long to expect an arthrogram MRI of the shoulder to take. I'm guessing 20 minutes longer than a regular MRI. Do they do a full mri once yout injected? How much pain should i expect? and for how long should i expect discomfort, I am planning to take 1-2 days off work following the test.
974371 tn?1424653129 t say we have the best doctors where I live. Anyway, I am afraid an angiogram will be ordered and I really do NOT want one of those done. No way could I get through that and understand they keep you awake? Wondering if there is an alternative and if anyone has had the angiogram done and what your experiences were.
Avatar m tn Thanks alot for all the reassuring words. It does help. Does anyone know how long a stent will last. Are there any stats. What if you do everything right , take the pills, exercise, proper diet. How long could it last. Do you know anyone who has had one for a long time with no issues?
Avatar m tn However the images that they then took showed an inferoapical defect and they are suggesting an angiogram.. She is extremely hesitent to have one at her age. How necessary is this procedure and how do we decide?
776302 tn?1241091853 My friend was rushed to the emergency room following a rash of violent vomiting. Long story short she had an angiogram procedure done, she felt a pain in her chest and went into cardiac arrest. after 35 minutes she was brought back. The doctor said she had 2 blood clots and it magically disappeared and no surgery was needed. She is up and very well. She feels that the angiogram caused her heart to stop.
Avatar n tn hey my dad is suppose to go in for an angiogram but he fears what might happen to him if he does. i was wondering if there was possible any alternative procedure or something else he could possibly do.
Avatar f tn s not a normal reaction to an angiogram. Possibly it has nothing to do with the angiogram. It might be something more or less unrelated. It kind of sounds like a migraine type of thing, on the face it. It could even be some type of reaction to relief of stress. We think of stress as being able to cause physical symptoms, and it certainly can, but sometimes just a sudden offset of stress can cause a reaction in the body.
Avatar n tn 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.
Avatar m tn Immediately following an angiogram subsequent to a minor heart attack I developed a severe cough which at times produced a dense grayish mucous/phlegm. Does anybody know what caused it? Could it be side effect of one of the meds prescribed post procedure?
Avatar m tn Hello~I would certainly discuss this pain with your doctor, how long ago did you have this procedure? Perhaps it take awhile for the pain to subside.
Avatar m tn There is a difference between an angiogram and angioplasty. Angiogram is a diagnostic procedure! Angioplasty is therapeutic meaning treatment. Usually, or almost always the diagnostic procedure (angiogram) is performed before there is treatment.