Question 1

when can someone return to work after a cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on what was done (ie just pictures or how many stents), was it done for a heart attack or electively, how was it done (groin or wrist), were there any complications, what type of work do you do, etc. Having said that, for routine procedures, i usually let patients with sedentary jobs return to work in 24-48 h or for heavy labor 48-72 hours.

Question 2

can you get a cardiac catheterization test done and return to work two days later or less?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If there is no significant pathology found, most peoplr can be back to work in 2 days.

Question 3

recovery from cardiac catheterization? my doctor is sending me for one and i need to know how much time to take off work to recover. or can i go back the next day?

Accepted Answer

I : I generally advocate that people take at least a few days off.  The main concern is bleeding from the site of catheterization.  Heavy lifting and activity can cause the puncture site to bleed.

Question 4

how does someone best recover after a cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

Not a big problem: Unless there is a complication, your leg where the catheter was inserted might be sore for a few days. Otherwise, there should not be a problem. A bruise in the area frequently occurs, but should not cause a problem.

Question 5

what are normal results after a cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The test is done for various reasons such as to look at the coronary arteries or to evaluate valves. No blockages in the arteries, normal pressures, normal contraction of the heart, and no leakage or blocks in the valves would be a normal test. Well also normal size of the heart chambers, no clots or humors.

Question 6

what symptoms can be expected after a cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

None: When catheterization goes well, there should not be any symptoms.  Some patients get a soreness at the access site which should go away within hourse to days.  Other bruising that shows up 24-48 hours after the procedure.

Question 7

what should a patient do if he or she bleeds after a cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

Direct pressure & ER: Put lots of hard direct pressure over the bleeding point and go to the e r if outside the hospital asap.

Question 8

can someone die during a cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The usual risk of the procedure is 1  to 2  in 1000 of a serious complication , including death.

Question 9

how could someone prevent cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

Not consent: If you don't want a cardiac catheterization, you simply don't consent to it being scheduled.  However, this may be a very bad idea; if you have indications for a cardiac cath, you probably need that level of diagnostic imaging.  Speak with your cardiologist and make sure you understand the risks of not doing the test.  Be careful.

Question 10

what is cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

Angiogram: If your doctor suspects you have significant coronary artery disease, he or she may recommend that you undergo cardiac catheterization (also called an angiogram). During catheterization, x-ray dye is injected into the coronary arteries and pictures are taken. In patients with coronary artery disease, the pictures show the actual blockages and their severity.

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