Question 1

is it advisable to wear a magnetic bracelet 5 years after having undergone angioplasty?

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: Although not sure what you mean by "magnetic bracelet", would see no harm.  Presence of a pacemaker, limits use of MRI equipment however, but unlikely that a small bracelet would be risky, and sounds like this was a vascular procedure, not a abnormal rhythm circumstance?

Question 2

i wanted to know if balloon angioplasty is safe?

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Yes: For 99  people in a 100, it's perfectly safe.

Question 3

is it safe to get hysterectomy done before angioplasty?

Accepted Answer

Talk with doctor: If you have a heart condition a hysterectomy could be more risky. Speak with your cardiologist about risks of hysterectomy before and after angioplasty.  It may also depend on the reason for the hysterectomy since if done because of for instance heavy bleeding - that can be a stress on the heart.

Question 4

is it safe fir sexual intercourse after 3 weeks of angioplasty?

Accepted Answer

: You should ask your cardiologist who knows your case the best. You can call your cardiologist with this question and follow his/her advice. There are many factors that need to be considered so ask your cardiologist. Good luck!

Question 5

how safe to have angioplasty, when a person already have open heart surgery since 10 years back?

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Angioplasty: If a person has had previous coronary artery bypass graft surgery, and the graft has occluded and requires angioplasty, there is an increased chance of complications.  If the angioplasty is not going to be performed in the area of the graft there should be no added risk.

Question 6

male 80 years elderly diabetic patient angioplasty or bypass, both are possible. which is safer/better?

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Not easy answer: This is a complicated question that depends on many factors, including the anatomy, the location of the coronary lesions, and many other factors. More angioplasy is done these days than bypass.  Your cardiologist should be able to guide you.

Question 7

my dad 56 is heart patient angioplasty three years back, is required to go for mri test , is it safe to do mri test?

Accepted Answer

Fill questionnaire: an angioplasty three years back is not a contraindication for MRI. Before the MRI is done, the technician/nurse or doctor would give you a questionnaire to fill which your father would have to answer. They usually ask if you have any pacemakers or other implants. Also, if the MR is being done with contrast, they might want a recent kidney function test (blood test).

Question 8

what exactly is an angioplasty?

Accepted Answer

Dilatation : Any type of dilatation of a blockage by balloon or other instrument inserted inside the blood vessel.

Question 9

how long does the angioplasty take?

Accepted Answer

Variable: But on average, about an hour.  It depends on how many vessels are involved and how technically easy or difficult it is to approach them. In the setting of an on-going heart attack, that time is often shaved considerably since time is of the essence.

Question 10

how serious is an angioplasty procedure?

Accepted Answer

Minimal: Minimally invasive but everything has potential risks ask your doctor to discuss prior to the procedure.

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