Question 1

how long does it take to return back to normal after a cardiac cath?

Accepted Answer

1-2 days : Typically after a cath people have some soreness in their groin (the typical cath site) for 2-3 days.  We ask people not to do any heavy lifting for 7-10 days following (nothing over 10 pounds).  Otherwise, people are usually able to resume regular activities (showering, desk work, grocery shopping, house cleaning, etc) within 1- 2 days.

Question 2

what exercise limitations will i have after a cardiac cath procedure?

Accepted Answer

Depends on findings: The procedure itself will not limit your exercise choices but what the doctors find may require some adjustments.

Question 3

how long are cardiac cath results good for? years wise. mine was clean i'm just wondering.

Accepted Answer

No guarantees: at all, but likely OK x 10 + years. Discuss wi the person who did your study

Question 4

cardiac cath vs. 64 slice cat scan--which tells what?

Accepted Answer

They both  : Evaluate for coronary atherosclerosis. The short version is 64 slice ct is excellent at determining whether or not atherosclerosis (blockages ) are present. It is not as good in determining the extent or percentage of the blockage(yet). Cardiac cath remians the gold standard for determining the extent of stenosis and subsequent angioplasty/stent.

Question 5

a cardiac cath done tomorrow and very scared is this done everyday and what are the risks?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac cath: A cardiac cath is a very common test and if done by an experienced cardiologist has very low risk. The risks are mainly bruising in the skin entry site, vessel damage, and rhythm disturbance. There are rarer risks also. The huge majority of people having the test however have no ill effects at all.

Question 6

failed my ekg and cst but cardiac cath was fine. what to do?

Accepted Answer

Probably : No need to do anything. Sounds like the cst was a false positive. Your doctor should go over this with you.

Question 7

why is cardiac catheterization done?

Accepted Answer

Variety of reasons: Cardiac catheterization is performed to assist in the diagnosis of a wide variety of heart problems.  Measurements are made of pressure, blood flow, and oxygen saturation in the heart.  X-ray dye  is injected and pictures taken of the arteries and chambers of the heart.  Based on the information obtained, a treatment plan is developed.

Question 8

what is cardiac catheterization help?

Accepted Answer

Its diagnostic: Cardiac catheterization is a diagnostic test to evaluate pts with coronary artery blockages, valve disease, congenital heart problems etc. From there the operator determines if surgery or stenting etc is needed. Its very accurate but is invasive.

Question 9

can you describe cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

See Below: Usually, sedation is given - a 2mm incision is made in the femoral artery at the groin, a sheath is inserted, the artery is cannulated with a catheter, dye is injected via catheter to provide contrast so that the cardiologist can read the images via fluoroscopy (x-ray).The injection of dye is repeated to attain images of the heart from enough angles to provide a complete 'picture' of coronaries.

Question 10

will i die from a cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

1 to 2 in 1000 die: Quoted mortality is 1 or 2 in 1000.

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