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.
For a while now i have had a strong pulsing in my stomach. If I lie down on my back and put my hand on my stomach I can feel a very strong, pounding pulse. I am a very thin person, around 116 pounds and 5'11 tall. I searched this on google and read about aortic aneurysm. I also have pain in that area, especially if i push down even a little bit. I had an ultrasound of my abdomen in november and it was normal. I am still worried about this but my doctor told what i'm feeling is normal.
I do have other problems as well like nsvt ms stomach hernia and chonic blood in urine no explanation for anything I think there just doing it for peace of mind I also have pots it been along year and anything with my heart scares me to death. Some one sticking a camera in there isn't really sooting me.
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 was diagnosed with FMD 3 months ago and have a stent in my left illiac artery. I do not know yet what other arteries may be affected. I read that it can affect any arteries in the body with the carotid and renal the most common. Mine was affecting my legs and I am supposed to have another angiogram so they can take care of the right illiac.
I had my pre-op appointment today in preparation for the angiogram that I'm having this coming Friday and I was told to start taking baby aspirin from now until Friday as if they have to put in stents they wouldn't do them unless I've been taking baby aspirin, does this make sense? What I was told is that apparently if you take baby aspirin your body will be prepared for the stents and not reject them? Not sure about this, if anyone has any other info please let me know.
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.
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.
I was given the option that, their is a lot of pressure build up in my spleenic vein, hence the varices that have formed in the stomach and have had angiogram procedure done to plug my spleenic artery, in order to relieve pressure and blood build up. I have been informed by the GI team that if this does not work, then removal of the spleen is my final option. But it has been made clear, that no one can find where the bleeding is coming from.
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..
for the past 3 months ive been getting a thud in my stomach especially when im lying down, also can feel it in my neck sometimes, i have had ecg and xray on my lungs which both results were fine. Around the same time ive been getting back ache on the left hand side kidney area, cant lie on my back or left hand side at all.
i know when something doesnt feel right and this certainly doesnt.
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.
She is currently in the hospital with more blockages. They are performing the angiogram now. She is 73 yrs old and still pretty spunky. My question is, will she need surgery again? And if so, what are the odds of the surgery being successful and making a full recovery?
how do i intepret an angiogram result? to know which is left or right? how to know if there is a block?
After a cardigraph treadmill test I'm being referred for angiogram - I'm going on holiday in two weeks with a 3 hour flight. Should I travel?
Has anyone had an angiogram with the catheter inserted in arm or neck instead of the groin? I don't think I could take the groin without serious nerve spasms.
my mother is suffering from chest pain now Doctor is saying to go for angiogram test?
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