Question 1

are there side effects of an angiogram?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Side effects from the angiogram can be related to the procedure (bleeding or injury to the blood vessels from the catheters used to inject the contrast; embolization of intraluminal plaque or air from the catheter) or a reaction to the contrast (allergic reaction, kidney failure).

Question 2

recent angiogram after chest pain revealed mild 25-49% coronary artery disease cad rads 2. are statins essential worried heard bad side effects?

Accepted Answer

Take statin: You have some coronary artery atherosclerosis which is a risk factor for future heart attacks. The score indicates that the disease is not extensive at this time. Management includes proper diet, daily low dose aspirin and most cardiologists would start you on statins which millions take with proper supervision and attention to possible side effects. ? medications like beta blockers, BP meds,nitro

Question 3

is an angiogram painful?

Accepted Answer

No: No, they use numbing medicine like when you go to the dentist.

Question 4

how is an angiogram performed?

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Dye injection: A tube is placed into a blood vessel and dye is injected. An xray is then done to show the dye flowing through the vessel. If there is a blockage, the vessel becomes narrower or disappears completely.

Question 5

how much does it costs for angiograms?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The answer to this question depends on the type of angiogram you need and the location in which it is done. Most are done in the hospital (most expensive). Some md's have the ability do these in the office setting for less but they are still expensive tests to perform. For example, in my office for an aortogram and detailed pictured of both legs the charge is over $1200. Comparable to a ct scan.

Question 6

what should i expect from having an angiogram done?

Accepted Answer

Before & After: Before: no eating or drinking 4-8 hours before procedure. Stop Aspirin or blood thinners several days before the test. Be sure to pee! after: you will wait several hours in the recovery room. Bring music or reading. Have someone drive you home because the sedative/relaxing medicine may make you loopy for awhile. Wishing you well.

Question 7

what are the risks of an angiogram?

Accepted Answer

Angiogram: Less than 1% risk of clot, bruising, arrhythmia, bleeding. Discuss with your physician to determine if the benefit of the procedure is greater than the risk. That is the best question to ask on any test performed.

Question 8

can you fly before or after an angiogram?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes both ways, as long as groin and heart did not require mending...

Question 9

what is an angiogram versus an angioplasty?

Accepted Answer

X-ray vs. treatment: Angiogram is x-ray of a blood vessel to establish a diagnosis of what is wrong.  In contrast, angioplasty is repair of a blood vessel.  It can be done by an open operation where a narrowed artery is opened, the narrow area cut out, and a patch sewn to widen the artery.  Also can be done by a balloon catheter, passed via a needle, to compress the plaque& keep vessel open with a stent.

Question 10

are angiogram and angiography the same thing?

Accepted Answer

No: Technically no. An angiogram is the image taken when the artery is injected with dye and imaged under x-rays. Angiography is the procedure used to obtain an angiogram. They are often used interchangeably in the vernacular.

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