COPD and angiogram

[Chrissca71]

Hi i am due to have an angiogram next Tuesday 7th June has anyone with copd had one my question is i am stage 2 cope really well with the copd but find i am unable to lay flat on my back without having a coughing fit, will they let me have a pillow which will help me not to cough

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Dear Chrissca71

They will have your medical records and you will have a pre-assessment, your stats checked, ECG and a chat with the cardiologist performing the procedure all before you get near the angiogram room.

This will give you plenty of time {if they haven’t already said} to tell them about your concerns.

Good luck for Tuesday I hope it all goes smoothly for you

[Chrissca71 in reply to Hidden]

thank you its reassuring to know i get to talk to some one before the procedure

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You will be given plenty of opportunity to discuss your situation with the medical team before your procedure, who will then be able to decide what is needed to carry out the procedure with minimal hindrance.

[Chrissca71 in reply to Hidden]

thank you its reassuring to know i can talk to team before procedure

[sickandsore]

Hi yes they will let you have a pillow. I hope all goes well. It’s not as scary as you think the angiogram and you have nurses with you to keep you reassured throughout the test. X

[Chrissca71]

thank you good to know i dont have to lay completely flat, i was worried i might start coughing while they were doing the angiogram but feel reassured now