A coronary angiogram by itself is often normal in people with microvascular angina (like Toni Braxton has), but a stress thallium shows perfusion defects and the EKG shows ischaemic changes with exercise because the heart is not perfusing adequately even though the blockage is not in the larger arteries that are seen on angiogram. Also coronary artery spasm can cause real cardiac pain and sometimes occurs in arteries that look normal on angiography.
t have one get one) to schedule a ct angiogram. If your insurance approves it, it is a very accurate test and is not invasive.
I know stress and anxiety can make the pain worse, but I would make sure by having every test to give you peace of mind.
I had a stress test, EKG, Echo, Bloodwork, Chest X-ray, Angiogram etc and all were "normal." I didn't get any answers until I had a heart cath.
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.
As an example, my nuclear scan showed excellent results, but I had already had an angiogram. My angiogram showed a completely blocked LAD and a blockage in my LCx. My right artery was also totally blocked halfway down. Collateral vessels played a huge role. The amount of radiation used is not that high and risks are low.
My cardiologist is not sure whether they are cardiac in origin. He referred me to a gastroenterologist who did an upper GI endoscopy (when asymptomatic) and oesophageal manometry. This showed no abnormalities except for "moderate erythematous/exudative gastritis involving the antrum".
The symptoms resemble the features of my original heart attack and I am worried that I may be having a series of minor heart attacks.
It sounds to me like he wants to discuss the issue with other colleagues to try and come to a conclusion. When you say "ct of chest" do you mean a CT Angiogram of the heart? If so, I assume this showed no blockages which is why the Nuclear scan is unbelievable?
Did you have chest pains during any of the tests?
i had a holter monitor put on that said my heart rate was 170bpm sinus rythem dr said was due to pregnancy than i started to develope a squeezing feeling in my chest dr said was pregnancy baby must be pressing on a organ when i delieved my baby i had a chest pain on top chest and sholder blades i ignored it but started to get bothered by it cause left arm feels the same as my chest so had nucular stress test showed nothing just said shortPR interval my blood presure is high dr said 170/95 im
I have just been scheduled for an angiogram and I'm scared to no end I have a 3 year old son I love to death same as my soon to be wife. I'm so scared something will go wrong during the surgery how coming are complications? Also my ej is 73 is this bad?
You better check with your doctors, I am not sure about the potential damage due to the radiation dose that you will take during the procedure.
Also if they discover blockages in your coronaries, I do not know about the risk of the medication that you will need.
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?
My partner is having an angiogram after suffering chest pains a few weeks ago. NAD was found at the time from blood tests and ECG (done over 18 hours). Was kept in overnight. Had no discomfort since, but suffers from type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol which are all controlled and low due to medication.
His chest pains were 4 weeks ago and he's had nothing since.
my mother is suffering from chest pain now Doctor is saying to go for angiogram test?
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.
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.
how do i intepret an angiogram result? to know which is left or right? how to know if there is a block?
A CT angiogram is more sensitive than a straight forward angiogram. They both rely on a radioactive substance being injected into your blood stream and it's this which the scanners pick up. If a CT angiogram doesn't reveal a vessel, then no way will an angiogram.
I had a vein that was closed after a bypass procedure and they looked for 30 minutes in a standard angiogram procedure to try and find it.
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%?
The tests indicated a blockage. I am now waiting for an angiogram. They put me on drugs after the test. I am on 1.25mg Monocor, 5mg Norvasc, 10mg Crestor as well as ASA 81mg - one per day. Now I wait for Angiogram. I am quite freaked out. So I am scheduled for an angiogram on Feb 5th. They tell me there are risks in this test. The risk is 1 in 1000 people die, stroke or have a heart attack during this proceedure. My question is this, Should I get a 64-slice Coronary CT Angiograph​y?
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