Question 1

should lovenox (enoxaparin) be taken prior to a ct angiogram with runoff?

Accepted Answer

May take: If Lovenox (enoxaparin) is needed for treatment of disease, it may be given; not needed for ct though.

Question 2

how is a ct angiogram aorta and bilateral iliofemoral runoff performed?

Accepted Answer

CT angiogram: Here is a link to patient information regarding the procedure http://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/publication/download/information-for-patients-having-a-ct-coronary-angiogram-35-0-26/. Good luck.

Question 3

i have heavy, tired, weak feeling calves. been for ultrasound for cvi that was negative. but sfj dilated with 2.5 sec. = possible iliac vein compression. went for angiogram abdomen / pelvis w/ runoff using iv contrast = also negative. now what? ty?

Accepted Answer

: Your body is talking to you. Listen and take good notes. Then share with your Dr and you all can figure it out. What is TY?

Question 4

what's an angiogram for?

Accepted Answer

Imaging: To image a blood vessel. This will determine the path, shape, diameter, perfussion territoryand presence or absence of stenosis.

Question 5

is an angiogram painful?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

how is an angiogram performed?

Accepted Answer

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 7

when do you need an angiogram?

Accepted Answer

Angiogram: you need an angiogram when it is important to visualize the blood vessels to a part of the body to aid in diagnosis and treatment decisions. We have radio graphic, nuclear and magnetic resonance forms of angiography each with its indications

Question 8

could you drive after an angiogram?

Accepted Answer

Different angiograms: There are different areas that are studied with different types of angiograms.  If you are having a cardiac angiogram they will be watching you for several  hours after the study to make sure that the injection site is not bleeding.  A pressure dressing will be applied.  If that is the study you are having, it is better that you don't drive yourself.

Question 9

why would someone need an angiogram?

Accepted Answer

Heart disease: Generally the cardiologist suspects significant plaque or stenosis. There would be indicators of cardiovascular disease such as reversible ischemia, positive t-wave alternans, unstable chest pain, non-pulmonary shortness of breath and the angiogram is a diagnostic procedure to allow the cardiologist to evaluate the progress of cardiovascular disease and assess the need for revascularization.

Question 10

what do you feel during an angiogram?

Accepted Answer

Generally okay: The most common symptom is anxiety just from being awake during a medical procedure. You usually get some medicine to help keep you calm. You should not feel pain due to numbing medicine. You may feel pressure while the catheter is put in and starnge feelings as it goes to the blood vessel being evaluated. When the dye is injected some folks feel flushed or warm.

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I have heavy, tired, weak feeling calves. been for ultrasound for cvi that was negative. but sfj dilated with 2.5 sec. = possible iliac vein compression. went for angiogram abdomen / pelvis w/ runoff using iv contrast = also negative. now what? ty?

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