- Is it typically an interventional cardiologist that does the initial cath and angiogram of lower extremities and legs in the process of treating peripheral artery disease that causes leg or calf cramping? I've had an ultra sound evaluation and the pain of claudication when exercising indicates I have it.
My husband had a valve replaced about 3yrs ago. 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..........?
I get pain in my calf, front part of leg, and part of the buttocks. I am in pain and used ice to help. I will be calling my doctor Minday and see if I can get an ultra sound. I was told that after 5 days I ca go back to normal and it has not happen yet. I hope everyone who posted before me has had full recovery.
You will also be given a few pills before the procedure, to thin your blood and lower the risk of clotting. In the UK we are given around 600mg of Plavix, That's 8x75mg pills, but some countries give 300mg. If you have any questions about the procedure, please ask, we have lots of experience to share. I promise you, nothing hurts and it is over before you know it.
However, the Dr. refuses to take responsibility for this. My dad is in a great deal of pain, his leg is cold to the touch and he continues to get weaker. He has been on pain meds, tried acupuncture and recently seen a neurologist. The neurologist has said there is nothing that can be done and he will just have to live with it. I was wondering if either of you have found any type of relief or anything that could be of help. I look forward to hearing from you.
A faster heartbeat does not provide enough time to fill as at rest, and the timing of contractions are less. The percent of blood pumped with each heartbeat is less reducing stroke volume (lower EF). The heart rate has increased to provide the necessary blood/oxygen to meet the system's demand for the diminished stroke volume.
The CT scan indicates there is substanital soft plaque buildup within the linings of the vessels.
I had an Angiogram done on March 30th, there was an Angio-seal used, and I was given a card to carry with me for the next 90 days. I had an angiogram done in 2005, which was done the old way, lay for 5 hours after and never looked back. Never needed a painkiller or anything. This time, I can't walk without pain and am in alomost constant pain today from above the site of entry, with a very warm sensation around the site, but to look at the wound, all looks just the same as before.
The commonest cause of pain in the lower leg is DVT or deep vein thrombosis and clots. This is best diagnosed by duplex ultrasound (color dopplar) or by angiogram. Pain can also be felt post unaccustomed exercise due to muscle strain. Pain in the lower leg area can also be due to pinched spinal nerves in the lumbo-sacral area or a pinched nerve at the knee joint. A nerve conduction study should be done. A MRI of the lumbar spine should also be able to throw some light.
berlysue,
The doctors are concerned that parts of your heart may not be getting enough blood. The doctors will be performing an angiogram to look to see if you have blockages in your coronary arteries (the arteries which supply blood to the heart) which are the cause of your slightly low ejection fraction and wall motion abnormality (which means that part of your heart isn't beating a vigorously as your would like).
i had my bypass surgery done in1995 becuse of 3VD at that time. I was advised a Coronary Angiogram, after I complained about my chest pain after breakfast. Angiogram report came thus:
LMCA :Normal
LAD: total (100%) occlusion at mid segment ; LIMA to LAD patent
LCX: total occlusion at mid segment ; SVG to OM - total occlusion at origin.
RCA: Dominant ; total occlusion mid segment ;retrograde filling via bridging collaterals ; SVG to RCA - totally occluded at orogin
Impression: Severe 3VD.
Now my headache is fine, my eyesight is still not 100%, iv since developed a bad pain in my left leg which is worsening, i was putting it down to the LP, but now im having this constant excruciating pain in the lower left side of my abdomen, just inwards from my hip also radiating round to my lower back & left leg. Im living on strong pain killers! I cant get into doc until next week, iam also waiting to see a neurologist!
I think you have deep vein thrombosis of the deep veins of the leg or maybe valvular dysfunction of the deep veins of the legs. This could be causing venous pooling that is making the legs feel fatigued and heavy. The venous pooling could also be making the fragile spider veins burst causing easy bruising. This could be especially true as this was an unaccustomed exercise. This can be diagnosed by color Doppler or by angiogram of the leg veins or by duplex ultrasound.
Like I said earlier, it mainly affects the back of my leg and back of my knee in the bend. And its only my right leg. I have a neurologist but I haven't seen him in years. I don't know if this is serious or just something nerve related from an epidural or spinal I've had in the past. Any help would be appreciated! Go to the doctor or not??? Thanks for your time.
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