Correction, meant to say:... The CT scan is angioplasty ( an "angiogram") and a cath angioplasty is unnecessary unless there is going to be (an agreed stent implant) as a cath would only verify what the CT images show. The CT scan is more inclusive than a cath as it views the anatomy of the vessel, respiratory, aorta, etc. as well as the lumen...the cath only views the lumen unless there is ultra sound attached to the probe.
has the closure of this vessel completely stopped blood flow to a portion of your heart muscle? Angioplasty has moved on a lot in 16 years, can they re-open the original blockage for which that graft was done?
I doubt if they can do anything with the closed vessel, if it's a vein they just collapse totally usually when they give up. If the graft is an artery perhaps it can be stented.
In the mean time, I am having pains in between the shoulder blades, which I was told is due to where the angioplasty was done. They want to repeat the Angiogram to see how things are. I am worried this may cause tissue damage,etc.
I will need a angiogram done when the stent is availiable so is it benificial to have one now if there is no treatment to fix the problem now?
She recovered and was advised to go for further evaluation. Instead of an angiogram, she opted for a heart scan to check for artery blockages. Unfortunately, the cardiologist could not make out much as the scan showed quite a bit of calcium deposits around the heart arteries. She then had an angiogram done about two days ago.
on LAD Father complaints for a little pain near about regulerly I want to know that if only angioplasty is required immediatly to solve the problem not medication could I place the vidio of angiography to you
My father had an angiogram, and 2 angioplasty procedures with a total of 3 stent placements in the past 4 weeks. He had an allergic reaction to something following the last angioplasty----swelling of jaw, face, and generalized swelling and itching all over. That has resolved but starting suddenly 2 weeks after the last procedure, he has severe, generalized joint stiffness and pain. His right knee is swollen and very painful.
my mother 65 years old had a heart attack 30th jan 2011 and she was admitted in the hospital and taken angiogram on 3rdh feb 2011 by 4pm having 2 blockages in 100% and 95% imediately the cardiologist asked me whether you want to do angioplasty or bypass surgery and i decided to do angioplasty the cardiologist did medicated angioplasty with 2 stem and she retured home on 5th evening and she did well in on 7th morning 1.
Many cardiologists seem to prefer angiogram. I've had both a ct angio and an angiogram and I didn't feel any difference between the two. I still had the same burning sensations from the dye etc in both procedures. I did look at the images from both scans and the angiogram shows everything in real time, actually working. You see the blood flowing, you see the heart pumping and you see the reactions of the arteries. With the ct angio all I saw was a set of still pictures.
People with a history of heart attack (myocardial infarction) and even those with coronary artery bypass grafts or angioplasty but with no angina, can trek up to high altitude provided they are fit and able to walk rigorously at low altitude. The high altitude does not seem to add any extra burden to the heart
If blood pressure is controlled and there is no chest (pain), no problem. It is the elevated blood pressure and its consequences that are the issue.
Artery, it was suggested the risk factor was too great for Angioplasty as my Right Coronary Artery was smaller than average ( it would seem I was born with this). Because of the extent of the blockage and the abnormal size of the Artery the risk factor is increased as they could split the artery during this procedure. I was assured that should this happen they could convert to Open Heart Surgery.
It has been suggested I should now have the Angioplasty and I am a little nervous.
my dad was 50 ,he had a mild heart attack in the month of may we were referred to a cardiologist who did angiogram and they found 2 valves blocked and 1 valve was 80% blocked and the other one is 30% blcoked he mentioned valve which is 80% blocked is CA and needs attention and he mentioned other one which is
30% will be fine by taking medicine...he advised angioplasty for the valve thats 80% blocked so as suggested we did a angioplasty and my dad was fine for 2 months .on one unfortunate day .
You forgot to mention what you heart systolic function is: is it decreased or normal. This is important because with a normal ejection fraction and no significant ischemia there may not be much to be gained by the risky angioplasty. We have several cardiologists who perform this sort of difficult intervention at the cleveland clinic: Dr. Whitlow,Dr. Franco and Dr. Kapadia being among the best known and most successful, and if you want their opinion feel free to schedule an appointment.
You will have to wait for the results of the angiogram. Blockages can be treated with bypass surgery, but in many cases with minimal invasive angioplasty (stenting) or with medication.
Dependent on the outcome of the angiogram and taking into account your grandmother's physical condition and the fact that she has has bypass surgery before, the cardiologist will advise what the best option is.
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.
dear sir,34 yrs old men ,last jan 2012 i got an heart attack ,after my echo test dr suggest for angiogram,because antiror wall have mild thinning,jan 23 don angioplasty on my OM ,my other vessel have no blockage,now i am on medication,but last few days my shoulder and back pain ,i think again i have any heart issues,pls give advise
About 6 years ago I had a situation when i was exercising where I was having a very hard time recovering from the exercise, went to the hospital had an angioplasty, except when the got to my heart they found now unusual blockage so the didn't do the plasty part of it, it turned into just an angiogram. I also had a stress test etc and were completely unable to figure out what happened.
Last Dec'08, I have done CT Angiogram scan and noted that there is 50-60% block in the first branch from the main artery from the heart, and another 30% block in a much smaller artery much futher. I have been taking Crestor and Cardiprin since Jan' 09.
The cardiologist recommend that I perform an ballooning by inserting a stent at teh blockage. Is it necessary for me if teh blockage is less than 60%?
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 question is : with 100% blockage and reduced blood flow as stated in the report from the angiogram should a stent not be looked at?
Was the angiogram a CT scan? It seems if the angiogram was a cath intervention through the coronary vessel a stent implant would have been done at the time to save money and reduce the risk?! Generally a lesion greater than 70% and medication doesn't relieve symptoms, then a stent implant. Sometimes a stent implant is not an option due to location, etc. and a bypass may be the only option.
We consulted one of famous suregeons here and he says that my father can not have CABAG nor angioplasty and should be kept on medicine. Angioplasty will not improve his condition significantly. However, angioplasty specialist say he shld go for angioplasty and will be having 3 stents... Please advise in the light of these reports as what should we do...
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