Angiogram

[annpavitt250448]

Well today was my third angiogram. Was,nervous this morning before I went. The staff at basildon were very good. Ended up having another stent this time in the right artery. Wish I had had a bit more sedation as it was quite uncomfortable. In a way I was pleased I had to have another stent as at least I know I wasn't wasting everyone time. Now good excuse to take it easy for a couple of weeks

[BeKind28-]

Hello

I am glad it has got sorted and you have had another stent done hopefully when you recover you will now feel so much better

Glad you did not let thinking you were wasting anyone's time put you of

Hope you have a speedy recovery and feel better soon

Take Care x

[annpavitt250448 in reply to BeKind28-]

Thanks. Glad g.p.chased up cardiology. Seeing waiting list for cardiology appointment round here is 18 weekswas surprised to be sorted quickly.

[BeKind28- in reply to annpavitt250448]

x

[Plum53]

Hi glad you had your stent hopefully you can now recover and enjoy life. I too am under Basildon but I’m being treated with medication for blockage in Lad. Good luck going forward x

[Gooner1947]

May I ask about sedation please. Hopefully soon I will have angiogram. I am very concerned as I am claustrophobic. Does sedation just relieve any pain or will it also help calm me right down and possibly fall asleep?

What you think?

[HHH2017 in reply to Gooner1947]

I was sedated for my procedure and definitely helped relax/calm me. You need to stay awake as medics talk to you throughout. They are generally excellent & v reassuring though. Good luck.

[HHH2017 in reply to Gooner1947]

I meant to say I am also VERY claustrophobic (cannot fly ✈️ , use lift, sedated for MRI etc) but mildly sedated I didnt have any probs at all re claustrophobia with this procedure. 👍🏽

[Gooner1947 in reply to HHH2017]

Thank you so much for that reassurance. I do feel better about it all now.I once had an MRI scan about 10 years ago now and only lasted about 25 secs or so!

Sunday week I have a full aorta CT scan. I'm a bit apprehensive about that too. I had one few weeks ago and managed ok as it only lasted about 5 mins but still felt a bit claustrophobic.

Shortly after that I have a Carotid Vascular Ultrasound arranged. Hope I survive that too.

I really appreciate your reassurance and thank you.

Peter

[annpavitt250448 in reply to Gooner1947]

The carotid vascular scan is ok. It's a bit like a baby scan. Put gel on your neck and run the little hand held scanner up your neck. Not had one myself but sat with a few patients when I volunteered on our local stoke ward and took patients down to vascular lab

[annpavitt250448 in reply to Gooner1947]

No need to be claustrophobic with angiography as you lay on your back on table in Cath isn't not enclosed like c.t or m.r.I scan Catheter in one arm where they the contrast eye and sedation and right wrist rests on support as thats,the,one they put catheter up. Have sedation as it relaxes you and the veins in your arm and makes it easier to get the wire up. The x day machine. Moved up and down to take the pictures of the arteries. I felt quite a bit of tugging but recreation definitely helps. Good luck I hope it goes well

[annpavitt250448 in reply to annpavitt250448]

That should read x ray machine and sedation.

[HHH2017]

3rd! Practically a pro 😉 definitely earnt a bit of rest & recuperation. Take care and hope you start to feel much better soon.

[Heartho]

Take care. I asked for more sedation a couple of times and, was given it, so I was lucky.

[Davey77]

Maybe the right is always more painful? I barely noticed my first stent insertion in the left, but needed Paracetamol when I was recovering from the right insertion in the day-ward.