I am not going to comment on your "abnormal ECG", but I doubt that your neck pain is heart related. Why? Because I have exactly the same problem. During an MRI they noticed a slight protrusion of the C4. Not enough to warrant surgery, but enough to cause problems such as you describe. When you consider that you walk with your legs and not your neck, it's hard to believe, but that's what it is.
I had a CT angiogram for heart this week. Compared to a regular angiogram or catheterization , the CT angiogram can be considered a noninvasive procedure. However, in your dad's case the CT angiogram may also be considered risky because of kidney problems. His kidneys may not be able to deal with the dye used for CT angiogram. I am not a doctor so here I am just giving advice based on my on experience.
He has had all sorts of tests done and up until last night they said all was good except his blood flow was slightly lower than what it should be yet he was getting proper flow to all of his legs and arms. They were going to run a angiogram this morning but a test came back regarding his kidneys which caused them to not want to do the angiogram because they are worried the kidneys might be damaged in some way and the angiogram could make them worse.
I also have sometimes tremors of the head, and tingling or stinging sensations in my legs and arms. I know this sounds strange, but it is so different for me. I called today to get my Neurologist opinion of the angiogram and was told that they could not tell me anything that I would have to wait until my appointment on the 16th of this month.
Every since he has had severe leg pain starting up in the groin area at night time. Tonight it was in both legs. Dr say it comes with open heart surgery..........?
If you want my truthful opinion, I would go for the angiogram. This is because of two things. First the there are risks, but driving a car carries risks, as does crossing the road. Life is full of risk. However, the risk for Angiogram is tiny. Let's say you go for the CT-64 slice, which my Cardiologists have all hated, and they find that there is a blockage which warrants further investigation, you will still need an angiogram after.
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.
You could ask for a ct angiogram if you are worried, which is basically a non invasive scan.
However, to answer your questions, the angiogram is very safe as far as invasive procedures go. The biggest risks are stroke and heart attack, but for this to happen the cardiologist would basically have to disturb a chunk of blockage material in the arteries with his catheter wire.
It isn't really about odds, are you the likely or unlikely odd?
I also had the heart palps and had a visit to a cardio for an angiogram and found I was fine...it was all the mis firing of the nerves from the compression....I have not had an issue post op....
But, it is best to rule it out with these tests, plus it gives u a reference chart if u should have issues in the future....so u drs will be able to compare.
Good luck with the testing.
Doc said maybe pulled something,wait 2 weeks slowly pain diminishjed bloating comes and goes for no reason.This week has been hell cannot sleep legs are weak ,dizzy to the point i would not drive,stomach pain chest pains (left and centre of chest)no breathe,headache at back of head and neck any ideas would help I know Doctors try but i need help to narrow this down.
Did they test your sodium level in your blood or a 24 hour urine test for sodium? What about testing your thyroid function & ADH or antidiuretic hormone, which helps regulate water in your body?
Did they do a color doppler on your legs to test circulation? Peripheral vascular disease can affect extremities with pain and swelling. My grandma had PVD. Your heart's okay you say, but what about your triglycerides and cholesterol levels?
Unruptured cerebral aneurysm can be investigated with cerebral arteriogram or angiogram. A doctor inserts a long thin tube into an artery in your legs and guides it through your blood vessels to the arteries in your neck that lead to your brain. A specialist injects dye into the arteries, which creates a map of your arteries and the aneurysm on xrays. CT can reveal blood flow in your brain and show aneurysm location.
A CT scan 64/128 views the anatomy of the 4 main heart vessels and will show any soft plaque between the linings of the vessel as well as any plaque buildup in the lumen. The cath angiogram views the lumen for the plaque that narrows and obstructs blood flow causing angina (chest pain). The soft plaque is the greatest risk for a heart attack as there is a probility of that plaque rupturing the inner lining of the vessel causing a heart attack.
While there, I was given blood thinners to avoid blot clots. A few days before I left the hospital, my feet and lower legs started swelling, particularly the right one. By the time I was ready to be released from the hospital, the swelling had gone down substantially. After a few days at home, the swelling began again and I was sent back to the emergency room to have a doppler ultrasound. The ultrasound showed no evidence of blood clots.
I consulted the doctor and he has taken all the tests related to heart(ECG,Thread Mill test,Ultra sound,ct-angiogram,chest Ap x-ray) luckily all are normal and negative.But still I am getting pain when I am walking and even some times when I am at rest.Doctors are saying due to acidity also you will get these type of pains and he suggested me just ignore the pain.
Kindly tell me is there any problem to worry?
Dear sir My bhabhi namely shradha pandey 39 years old recently diagonsed at cmc vellore 23.07.2013 for severe LV Dysfunction with sinus rhythem and narrow qrs..she has been advised to take 1.Ecosprin av 2.carloc 6.25 mf,3.Ramcor 2.5 mg 4.Adactone 25 mg 5. Dytor 10 mg ,6.Dixin 0.25 mg and further advised coronary angiogram in next visit..but on 01/08/13 and 03/08/2013..
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