angio catheterisation

[rozia]

does this carry risks? and has anyone died having this done? thanks

[boxtops]

This might help http://heartdisease.a...terization/a/cath.htm

There's an element of risk with any invasive procedure, but it has to be put into perspective.

[rozia]

im so worried, mums having it done on tuesday. She is worried aswell, but i keep telling her it will be fine, but im so scared, and dont want her to see the fear on my face. I really dont want to lose my mum, would rather die first.

[boxtops]

Rozia - I believe it's a common procedure, if that's any help, so loads of people have had it done. It's done under local anaesthetic, I'd be more worried if it were general (I hate anaesthesia, not good with it).

[rozia]

thank you boxtops, i'll just keep being brave for her.

[boxtops]

You ought to revive this thread tomorrow morning, rozia, when sqad will be on - he'll be able to tell you the clinical stuff.

[Buenchico]

From the website of the Royal Brompton & Harefield hospitals:
http://www.rbht.nhs.u...y-angiogram/benefits/

Almost ANY medical procedure has certain risks attached to it. For example, people occasionally die as the result of a routine dental injection but that doesn't stop most people from visiting their dentist!

The risk of serious harm from a coronary angiogram are less than one in a thousand, so there's little to worry about.

[Karyn]

It's nothing to be worried about. I had it done in November.
You walk into theatre, get on a strange shaped bed. They connect you to monitors. Nurse puts loads of disinfectant over your wrist, arm, herself & the floor :-) I had it done through the wrist not groin. The man himself comes along, says slight scratch (as they do!). It stings a bit but doesn't last long. I didn't watch what he was doing, but you honestly don't feel a thing. Even when they say they're tinkering about in your heart it's hardly anything. Then it's over, you go back to the ward, have tea & toast, have to drink a jug of water, they put orange squash in mine to make it tastier. Wait until they say you can go home. Tell your Mum she'll be amazed how easy & painless it is :-)

[ttfn]

I have had this a few times. The surgeon quoted me a risk factor of 1/2000 of not making it during an angiogram and 1/200 during angioplasty.

I believe I am still alive ... ;)

Both procedures are quite simple for the patient to endure, rest assured.

[ttfn]

Rozia - the procedure has been much improved over the years. One can be discharged after just one hour of monitoring post op, thanks to the use of seals to close the wound. Years ago one would have remained in hospital for some 7 hours or more as mere pressure dressings were applied. There was more emphasis put on the dangers of haemorrhaging after the procedure than during it. The seals are biodegradable in 90 days - no stitches. Please don't worry unduly.

[Karyn]

Oh, I forgot all about the seal, ever so good. Like a tight watch strap they keep releasing the pressure on. I had huge bruises after, but then I'm used to bruises as I take Warfarin, didn't stop the Wafrarin for the Angio like my sister did.

[ttfn]

How did your mum get on yesterday, rozia?

[rozia]

Hey love, thanks for asking, mum got on fine, a few blockages that can be fixed and she seems happier today, knowing that it isn't anything seriouse to be concerned about, we just need to monitor the situation as do the doctors.. Im glad...phew, i was so worried

[ttfn]

Good news for her. Any idea how long she will have to wait for the angioplasty?

[Everhelpful]

I've had Two,No Problems whatsoever.