Angiogram

[Cazz1954]

Had my second angiogram on Tuesday after my HA in September was told my heart is ok stents are ok but I have a very narrow artery on the right side which about 20% of people have . And are probably born with it. I feel good about the stent news but feel a bit confused about the narrow artery. The surgeon didn’t seem concerned about it,

[jimmyq]

You could discuss it with your doctor and/or call the BHF Heart Helpline on 0300 330 3311 (office hours) and talk to a cardiac nurse about it.

[Cazz1954 in reply to jimmyq]

That’s a good idea. I will ring them.

[Chappychap]

I believe there's quite a bit of anatomical variation when it comes to the heart. Most people have four main cardiac arteries, but apparently some people have three and others have five, but they can all get along just fine with their variations!

[Cazz1954 in reply to Chappychap]

Oh I didn’t know that. Probably why he wasn’t concerned about it. Thank you it really helps to talk on here

[dunestar]

I believe the length of the arteries can vary between individuals as well. When I had my angiogram one of my arteries was described as "short". But then one of the others was so long the consultant drew its path on my notes!

[jimmyq in reply to dunestar]

That long one might be good for "spare parts" if you have to have bypass surgery.

[Cazz1954]

That’s interesting . You don’t think of things like that do you. It would be more helpful if the heart people had the time to explain things wouldn’t it,