Question 1

can i check my blood pressure with the same hand that was held with cardiac catheterization?if i can't .how long time?i've l hand hd av fistula

Accepted Answer

Yes: Confusing?
Is there a surgical a/v fistula on the left?
Was the cath done on the right?
Take BP on side opposite a/v fistula in general.
Consider using one of the automatic devices.
If bruising  and tenderness at cath site resolved  go forward.

Question 2

i have a cracking painful wrist. what can i do.

Accepted Answer

Possible arthritis: The cracking might be "crepitus" which is seen in patients with advanced arthritis.  If there is no history of trauma, you could try considering the use of an nsaid and/or Tylenol (acetaminophen).  You might also try some therapy.  If these treatments fail, consider a wrist intrarticular steroid injection.  Might want to get some xray to document the arthritis. If all this fails, consider getting a wrist MRI.

Question 3

i have a painful wrist and upper arm on my right hand. when i move it clockwise it's painful but still functions. it's been going on for 3 weeks.

Accepted Answer

See a doc :  Because this has been ongoing for 3  weeks, it suggests an injury that has  not been given adequate rest to heal or continued trauma.(typical,of overuse injuries).  See a doc familiar with this problem such as PMR or Orthopoedics.

Question 4

can an osteopath provide any additional benefits vs. a physiotherapist with wrist instability / loss of range of motion from weightlifting injuries. ?

Accepted Answer

Osteopath: Wrist pain can have myriad diagnoses and i think a general osteopath can overlook subtleties of wrist pain as well as physiotherapists. I think having an evaluation by a hand surgeon is important.

Question 5

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 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

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 8

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 9

i had a stress test which is reported as equivocal. should i have a cardiac cath done?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Cardiac caths are used to identify blockages in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. The idea, which makes intuitive sense, is that if a significant blockage is present, it can be opened with a balloon or a stent, presumably decreasing the chances of a heart attack in the future. This has not been shown to be true. The available evidence doesn't show cath treatment superior to meds alone.

Question 10

i am scheduled to have a cardiac cath  two days from today. i just discovered i have jock itch can i still have the procedure?

Accepted Answer

Radial artery: Approach is being used extensively now which would make your question moot.  If still a question ask your doctor.

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Can i check my blood pressure with the same hand that was held with cardiac catheterization?if i can't .how long time?i've l hand hd av fistula

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I have a cracking painful wrist. what can i do.

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I have a painful wrist and upper arm on my right hand. when i move it clockwise it's painful but still functions. it's been going on for 3 weeks.

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Can an osteopath provide any additional benefits vs. a physiotherapist with wrist instability / loss of range of motion from weightlifting injuries. ?

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

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

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

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

A member asked:

I had a stress test which is reported as equivocal. should i have a cardiac cath done?

A member asked:

I am scheduled to have a cardiac cath two days from today. i just discovered i have jock itch can i still have the procedure?

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