Question 1

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 2

i have an angiogram on 18th april will i still be able to fly to new york on 20th may?

Accepted Answer

Probably OK: Air travel is not contraindicated 2 days after a procedure.  Lifting probably is.  It is usual to have a lifting weight limit for several days after a procedure, typically 5-6 days.  This may be longer if you have a stent placed, or they have any difficulty closing your puncture site.  Discuss with the performing physician.

Question 3

is it safe to fly with a thrombosed radial artery due to an angiogram? on aspirin for it and vascular surgeon advises other arteries are compensating well. can it cause any problems if i fly?

Accepted Answer

Hydrate: Just need to make sure you hydrate well for entire flight. Need about 8-16 ounces of water per hour of flight time to maintain hydration during flights. Also get up and walk and stretch at least every 1-2 hrs depending on flight length. Minimal alcohol as that dehydrates.

Question 4

hi doctor, why am i having palpitations after my angiogram was clear ?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm not Blockage: Palpitations or skipped beats can be caused by irritable areas in the heart that disrupt normal electrical conduction. While coronary artery blockage can cause this, it certainly can occur in the absence of blockage.

Question 5

what's an angiogram for?

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

Question 6

is an angiogram painful?

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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