Question 1

when should someone stop consuming alcohol before cardiac catheterization?

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Long before: Alcohol is a toxin to the heart and more than two drinks a day has been associated with arrhythmias and heavy drinking can lead to weakening of the heart.  Alcohol in moderation is good for the heart up to 2 glasses of red wine daily.  Since, alcohol can interact with medications, one should not consume alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to angiography.  Chronic drinkers, are a risk for withdrawl.

Question 2

is it safe to drink alcohol before cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac cath: One drink the nite before should be fine but not within 12 hours of the procedure however.

Question 3

why can you not eat before cardiac catheterization?

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Dye can cause nausea: The contrast (iodine dye) used can cause transient nausea, and in the rare event that you need emergency surgery , your stomach must be empty.

Question 4

how does someone best recover after a cardiac catheterization?

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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

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 6

how long does cardiac catheterization last?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The length of time to perform a cardiac catheterization depends on many variables.  Often, for a straightforward case, the waiting and preparation take longer than the diagnostic procedure - which can take as little as 15 minutes.  If access is difficult or the anatomy tortuous, it can take much longer.

Question 7

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 8

how is a cardiac catheterization procedure concluded?

Accepted Answer

By closing entry: Cardiac catheterization is the procedure where a plastic tube is placed in an artery in the groin or wrist and  under xray guidance   dye is injected to visualize the coronary arteries and see if blockages are present. At the end of the procedure the catheter is removed from the entry point and  pressure is held to stop bleeding, a closing device may place a plug or a stitch may be placed.

Question 9

what people area most at risk from a cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

Stroke or Bleeding: A cardiac catheterization is when a tube is inserted into the artery of the arm or leg and advanced to the heart to inject iodinated dye into the coronary arteries.  Risks include bleeding, stroke, heart attack, rhythm disturbances, and even death.  Overall risk of a major problem is 1:1000.  Poorer health, older age, severe hardening of the arteries, diabetes and renal failure increase the risk.

Question 10

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.

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