Experiences with

Angioplasty

So I had my angiogram today. Told doctor I had read up on PCI v medical therapy and the fact there’s no difference in outcome - so I don’t want a stent unless it’s absolutely necessary. Anyway, angiogram showed 90% stenosis of the LAD (proximal). When Dr showed me how much vessel would be cut off if

So got two calls from the NHS today - 1 setting my telephone appointment with the cardiologist next week and the 2nd setting my appointment for the procedure the week after. I’m concerned they’ve contacted me quickly because my heart is in more trouble than I’d care to imagine… I know the risk of serious

I have just been told by my cardiologist that I need to have an angioplasty with stent because there is a narrowing of my LAD. I am freaking out - I’m 42 this year and have an 8 year old daughter and a wife who I love very much. I have heard CVD in the LAD is very serious - a widow maker.

I had angioplasty 6 months ago and I accidentally took 400mg (2 tablets) of ibrufin today . Do I need to worry?

Hi everyone, I had a heart attack at the end of November and had three stents put in with one more planned for the end of January.In the main I feel fine, no pain anywhere. Up and about doing slow walks and pottering about. I am however finding it difficult with the side effects of the drugs. Mainly

Has anyone ever had a failed angioplasty when attempting to put in stents in an occluded vein? If so- has there been a second attempt? Was it successful? Thanks

I had extensive bruising after angioplasty 4 weeks ago which has cleared up nicely, but random small bruises now appearing daily without any apparent cause.

Today I’ve had a letter saying I’m in on the 3rd March for an angioplasty, but the thing is we haven’t discussed this and it’s not really what I want.

Currently sat in the recovery ward after having a sucsessful angioplasty and a stent fitted.I just wanted to pass all my thanks to all the wonderful, kind people at the Basingstoke Heart Center for looking after me. I am eternally grateful.

Hi all, can anyone advise what the rough waiting time for angioplasty and a stent is on the NHS at the moment please? I know waiting times vary widely due to location, severity etc I was just hoping to get a rough ballpark figure. Thanks!

I had angioplasty and stent on the night i had my first HA 8 weeks ago and ive just found out that i also have another artery 75% blocked , so i feel back to square one, im 59 and have never had any cardio problems till 8 weeks ago i have not smoked for 35 years and have not been massively over weight

Each time I had a stent put in, they started out as angiogram and became angioplasty, each time they went in they put in a stent if needed, except that one time when I needed bypass. Now my Cardiologist wants to do an angiogram, then discuss his findings with me then go back and do angioplasty.

I had an heart attack 2 week ago with one stent and angioplasty and have been getting some discomfort on my left side it comes and go i don't get every day I am a little bit worried I have been told you can get this dose anyone else have the same problem any advice would be appreciated

After a recent telephone conversation with a cardiologist I am being referred for an angiogram (with angioplasty if required). Over the last two years have begun to find hills a little harder.

It's now 15 months since having an angioplasty and starting on Clopidogrel and other related meds. The Clopidogrel prescription has now been stopped, as expected, on review by the Cardio nurse at my GP practice. I have been off Clopidogrel for 2-3 weeks.

my last post should read Angiogram not angioplasty. 🙄

I had angioplasty 3 weeks ago . Is it normal to have bp fluctuating like 160/98 and 125/82 on same day ( both are resting bp). After angioplasty I am on 2.5 mg bisoprolol

During my angioplasty I was diagnosed with 2 of the 3 main arteries 85 to 95 % blocked. The third on the right hand side was completely blocked but had already formed collaterals. I therefore received no treatment for the right hand artery.

I ended up with 5 relaxing days in hospital, during the pandemic, plugged into many wires, with lovely caring nurses, and an angiogram/ angioplasty which revealed two 80% blocked coronary arteries. I had no idea!

Hi all angioplasty booked for tomorrow but not sure if I should go ahead with it or just cancel. Reason for procedure: Doc wants to investigate extent of artery blockage in order to prescribe flecanide medication for afib. If blockage is severe he will fit a stent during the procedure.