Post your coronary angiogram | What to know.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 มี.ค. 2023
- In this video, Professor Barlis reviews the coronary angiogram procedure recovery. We have previously had a video on what a coronary angiogram is (Link below). We discuss some important considerations for patients after the procedure and in recovery and demonstrate how the tube called the sheath is introduced into the radial (wrist) artery and what needs to occur after the procedure. Patients who undergo this procedure are typically advised to rest for a period of time afterward to allow the insertion site to heal and to avoid certain activities that could increase their risk of bleeding or other complications. The video also emphasizes the importance of following any specific instructions given by the healthcare team and contacting them immediately if any concerning symptoms arise.
Link: What is a coronary angiogram: • All about the Coronary...
Ive had this procedure done twice, i got 2 stents placed in my heart on the 9th june 2023 as i had a major heart attack which i was told im lucky to be alive, then i got another one in on the 24th july 2023. Its good to be alive!
Thank you for your feedback! All the very best!
Just wondering why they could not do all 3 stents in 1 go
@@lorrainerane2158 2 were placed in on the 9th of June cause I was having a heart attack and alot of damage was done to my heart and the other in on the 24th July cause that another artery needed some. I've been told I might need this done again so fingers crossed my big list of medication will prevent this☺️
@@lorrainerane2158 I think they were waiting to see if it would heal on it's own with all the medication, I'm not a 100% sure. I'm just glad to be alive.
@@freespiritwithnature4384 No the procedure did not hurt as your given a mild sedative, I did feel like tugging etc as the line went through my veins but that was all.
Hi Peter,
I have been following your educative talk. I am a retired anaesthetist, underwent coronary angioplasty into LAD for 90% block 16/12 ago. Now I’m on Clopidogrel, Statin and Amlodipine 2.5mg. I studied nutrition extensively post angioplasty losing 10kgs to 57kg. Nutrition self taught, fibre, antioxidant, anti inflammatory phytonutrients, nitrate containing food and many more nutrients, moved onto heart healthy seeds, nuts, lentils, legumes, red spinach to reduce blood sugar, LDL, BP. I increased intensity of my exercise to walking, running, sprinting. Breakfast is seeds & nuts, fenugreek water with lemon juice, gooseberries. After six hours I have healthy lunch, one meal a day. I have been walking, running to complete 35km in 7hrs and 40min without cramps. I also drink Balsamic Vinegar.
I do take 2gms of turmeric powder with black pepper powdered in food, Vit D3+K2 55mcg with EVOO Cold Pressed, of course 10 cloves of crushed garlic. This is my routine to say my energy at 70yrs with a stent is unbelievable. Never been so fit in all my life. I have learnt to match medical prescription to reduce the behemoth of health without fear but with nutrition. All my blood chemistry is normal. I wish I had knowledge of nutrition before never taught in medical school. I am astonished to say our allopathic colleagues lack of knowledge on heart healthy nutrition matches the general public including cardiologists. Preventive medicine is not heard which starts in the kitchen and then exercise complemented by weight.
You are doing a wonderful job educating people.
Best wishes,
Bas
Is that the only medication you're on? I am on a lot more than that, i was told you can't take turmeric if you're on anticoagulants.
@@MsKatana1973same thing l was told
For the heart health It is very important to keep omega 3 to omega 6 ratio at optimum.
I would look again at cholesterol. There are many studies that show your HDL and triglycerides are a much better indicator of heart health; not ldl and statins do very little to actually help, but have lots of side effects. I would watch some of Dr. Ekbergs’s or Gary Tau s videos for more on this subject. In health!
I had two stents fitted after a major heart attack in April 23 , 6 months in I am good , I am an engineer not a medical professional , and was fine for 30 years , so did not have a clue , this channel is the best I have seen on TH-cam , educational and helpful , simple language which I understand so thank you all
After the angiogram I was informed that I had fairly poor 80 and 90 percent blockage in my heart arteries. I had scheduled a triple heart bypass surgery. I left the hospital in 5 days. I am now doing many weeks later physical cardiac therapy twice a week. I never had a heart attack and didn’t know how bad off I was. I am glad I did the bypass and am growing stronger every day. Good luck and you can prolong your life expectancy.
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How are you doing now do you still have pain and is the scar big
U don't need to have any symptoms to have a heart condition
Thank you for this very helpful before my procedure. The after was great no blockages, driving 2 days later,I was told I have arteries of a 20 year old in a 69 year old body, I eat very healthy. The day after the procedure the wife and I walked 5250 steps with out stopping in the park and the next day over 6000 steps, a testement to eating right and exercising at 69 years old.
This was VERY informative and helpful! Thank you for the time and care that you've taken to create this critically important content!
Thank you, your channel has helped support my husband in his recovery by giving us information at a perfect pace and in a really easy to understand manner. You are so informative and clear when explaining. Time is never a virtue in the midst of a busy hospital environment with never ending caseloads.
Thank you for the information..... it help us to understand what we don't know....
Excellent information, thank you.
Thank you for the elaborate explanation 🙏 for my mother
Great advice, thank you. I had emergency angioplasty stent placed on 2 January 2024. Great explanation. 👍🤩
You explain this procedure well. My angiogram went exactly the way you described it. Removing the sheath from my radial artery was extremely painful. That's what I remember the most. The rest is a blur.
Thank you so much for this very informative video. i had my angiogram today at it was so simple and painless. This viedo help go into this procedure with open eyes .
Lastest video an eye opener and interesting alternatives in some situations. Tks again Proff P
Trevor Powis Cohuna Victoria Australia 🇦🇺
this man is very caring .
This is the BEST explanation and demonstration I have seen. Thank you!
Just had this done January 16 2024.. I came here several days before my procedure and this was THE BEST EXPLANATION EVER! I'm back reviewing this video and it was exactly as you said! No blockages thank God! Just recovering from the procedure is the test because they used my dominate hand and it's easy to forget NOT to use it lol.. Thank you for your brilliant explanation!
I'm having mine on February 8th , should I have to rest after the procedure? Thanks
@@lizbetheddy7268 ABSOLUTELY! NO LIFTING, PULLING OR PUSHING! VERY VERY LIGHT WORK IF YOU MUST! BUT DO NOT USE THAT'S ARM OR HAND AT ALL AFTER THE PROCEDURE! Also wear something very comfortable and easy to slip on and off because you can't use your hand! I don't know about the groin only the hand.. I'm still having slight pains in my palm, they said it was ok but I'm going to get checked out BUT so far so good!
@feliciaskeen5097 thank you, I'm having on my hand as well... I'm 44yo but my stress test showed abnormal and arteriosclerosis, so I have some blockage, they will do this to know where exactly and how much.. I'm little bit nervous as I have fibromyalgia and everything HURTS 10000% more, but... ♥️💪🙏 thank you again
@@lizbetheddy7268 you'll do just fine I promise! I was really really nervous as well! I actually cried before and during the procedure lol.. Hell I cried after too because of the unknown.. But I promise promise you'll do really well! You will not leave that hospital until they think you're fine! And if YOU think you're not PLEASE SPEAK UP! LET THEM KNOW YOUR CONCERNS! it only pinched going in only because they numb you first but you won't feel it at all, you'll be twilighted during the whole process.. You might not remember much during.. And I had the same diagnosis as you but they found I had no blockages! So prayers up for you and hopefully you'll receive the same result! ❤️ Come back after your procedure and let me know how it went! Good luck and with God's love you'll be fine!
Thanks for this video, helpful... is this procedure ok for 60yo above?
Thank you for the information 6 years ago l had a bypass & a year ago a stam l feel ok thanks for the good professors.
Im having this done on the 21st of december. My mum had it done but they went through the groin.thank you
Just had a stent put in proved trickry to do saved me going to Sydney for open bypass.. Thank you for your time posting this info on you tube... and a big thank you to CCU at Port Macquarie Base Hospital.
Thank you to you too Stephen for your feedback and support! All the very best.
I just had two stints put in thank u for this video
I had This procedure done to see did I have a blockage and Thank GOD I didn’t have a blockage and didn’t have to have a stent, they couldn’t fine out through my wrist, so they had to go through my left side groin area but doing well!!
I’ve had a stent fitted although just before I kept my self slim and fit, but I was under unbelievable stress in my personal life due to my job and recent relationship break up bottom line my blood pressure was very high, I had a rupture in one of my arteries. My cholesterol has always been low. Bottom line stress along with high blood pressure is a killer so changing my lifestyle and job was a must if I wanted to stay alive.
Great explanation of what’s involved in the procedure. I remember that pressure band being quite uncomfortable at the time and I did have a bit of bleeding when the pressure was released, but things were fine after a few hours.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Doctor 🙏 it’s really really very useful guidance 🙏
Always welcome!
Soothing I understand now
Thank you. I am 68. Having this procedure done November 24th as a precursor to mitrial valve repair. Fingers crossed no blockages found
Best wishes!
Me too. I’m worried 😢
Checking on you...
I had this done April 2024. My widow maker was 99% blocked. I wasn’t surprised because I was having horrible chest pains prior. I have blockages on 3 more arteries but they were too shall to stent.
I had this done in Dec 1,2020. And I have Cardiomyopathy and heart failure and myocarditis as well. They did this test cathin arthy device to stop bleeding and I had that band on 2hours.
I had this three days ago in afghanistan at age 73 and i fell comfortable no. The bph has reduced around 120/80. I also have been bypassed five years ago in india.
Peter, they went in through my left wrist radial artery when I had a stent put in nine years ago. I recall it was a painful experience as they removed the device from my wrist, ended up having a queried "compartment syndrome" of my forearm. Some minor discomfort for a short time but better a life gained.
we do sometimes use the left side but generally the catheters travel down to the arteries in a more straightforward approach from the right side. This seems an uncommon but important complication whereby there may have been a bleed or bruise that placed pressure within the confined space of our forearm. Thanks for sharing your feedback!
I am 41 years old. Had chest pain off and on for years. Just had a wrist catheter done. No blockage but found out I was born with a myocardial Bridge. I was already on a metoprolol. Now put on a calcium channel blocker too. I hate taking pills but now on both. Hopefully they help.
I had two procedures inserting stents. First was the heart attack in the LAD or "widow maker" artery where the blockage was requiring two stents. Couple days I was having bad chest pains and feeling as if I was getting a bad flu, no energy, achy, nausea. Third day I started vomiting for couple hours I couldn't stop. Thought I was poisoned so I knew something was wrong. I called ambulance finding out it was the heart attack. Recovery was couple weeks I just took it easy. Procedure was through the groin not wrist.
Now 4 months after I started experiencing fatigue, dizziness and shortness of breath. I did have a follow up 2 months after her attack and was told I did have more blockage in another artery but was only 50 percent blocked. So I kinda knew these new symptoms were gonna be another stent. So I went to have an angioplasty the balloon thing done to find out about more blockage. Two more stents needed on this trip. I experienced some discomfort during this procedure, it actually hurt and I felt nauseous in the middle of the surgery. So now 3 days later I feel great. Through the femoral artery again so the leg is sore. But I should be back in action next week. Now I have 4 stents in there 😮. Maybe that'll hold me off for a while!
Do your leg or groin still hurt
My radial wrist developed a low grade bruise that hasn’t much healed in ten days. I figure there’s a lot more going on inside that I can’t see. Zero pain. I don’t drive right now abuse of a back injury and the medication I’ve been on. That tourniquet thing was fascinating…I’m used to seeing the twig and handkerchief type. This thing was bloody tight. That hurt. I had to wait an hour before anyone would release any pressure. Over the next hour they released the tourniquet a bit at a time. Then I had to wait another hour before I got to go home.
They gave me lidocaine to numb everything and something that sent a heat wave down to my fingertips…felt like my hand was being jammed into an oven. But it passed in about 5 seconds….
Same here. Got bruise which hasn't healead even after 1 week. Also having pain in entire right hand.
I had sequent please neo dcb done on 16 Jan. I got bed rest for 4 days after that at home just to be on safe side.
Hi doc, just want to ask if you have this kind of procedure stented heart you can go back to your physically activities like playing basketball or strenuous exercise? Thank you for your reply in advance.
Do you ever recommend icing the wrist for a couple of days?
More info. This procedure was done in my left wrist approximately four years ago.
Doctor, I have read comments about tremendous pain and very little pain. What is your experience regarding pain during an after the procedure? I have the procedure in two days.
Hello ,My dad is 65 he got a stenting done just 2 days back . Have been discharged have little bruises in the arm can u suggest any medication because the doctor saud it will go away in a few days....
@heart matters I had a Angigram December 19th 2023 after I suffered and Brain Aneurysm June 2023. I still get a little discomfort in my wrist area will it ever go away I get goosebumps feeling in my hand and at times feels like the wrist area has a swelling feeling
Hello, can you make a video on life after coronary angioplasty. I recently had one (one week earlier) and I am only 30 years old only. So my lifestyle would be different than someone much older. Can you give some tips on the to dos and no dos such as how much work to take or exercise, travel, etc. Thank you!
How are you doing now ? And what was the reason for getting a angiogram? In 30 as well and I may be getting one because of all this heart pain after covid
A wonderful suggestion, I will Khan. You are so right, there is often significant anxiety and preparation before and during the procedure, people may be in hospital for a few days with a heart attack and then a stent is placed and soon after they are sent home. We will cove some of these important aspects including getting back to exercise, driving, flying etc Thanks for your suggestion.
Did you take the vaccines?
I had this in December following a heart attack airlifted to hospital I had two stents and so far I'm feeling very well.
All the very best!
Sir if the blockage extends from distal LMCA to proximal LAD ,can Angioplasty be done?? blockage in LMCA less than 50% and in proximal LAD 75 %.
Hello guys just had my angioplasty, im 24 years old and i had a major heart attack last may 03, 2024. im having a fear to have a heart attack again what should be my diet?
Why do I have a bump at incision that sometimes expands quite large and hurts like hell and then shrinks back down to a small bump which is always present
I developed tendinitis in my forearm after the surgery. It is very painful.
On and off pain comes and last for few hours.
hlw sir i have a question...my mother had been through this procedure and and nearly after a month shes feeling pain in arm through which angiography was done ...is this normal ???
I haven't had this procedure. I was in hospital this week for chest pain from two blocked grafts from a bypass in 2007, they went in through the groin because it was a tricky and complicated procedure. I did have chest pain afterwards because they did alot of stretching of the grafts but it was gone by the next day, they put stiches in my leg at the artery which caused unbearable pain while it was being done and is still sore four days after and black from bruising. The whole thing was not pleasant and was not pain free, I suffered more pain from this procedure than I did from the pain caused by the two blockages. I feel like a different person after this but not in a sense of better, I've withdrawn from life and people. it was not a very good experience and it was done in one of Sydney's top hospitals.
Oh my sorry 2 hear that, have ur pain gone away yet
I've had it once but no stent
After how many days of an angiogram can we start working out (more specifically weight lifting)? No blockages, minor bradycardia and artery shrinkage due to smoking.
After how many days can we restart gym workouts with weights?
I was told 5 days
Dr, I think I messed
my arm up I just had an angiogram on June 29, 2023 and two days later I was helping my husband with the groceries and I accidentally picked up a heavy bag of food. A few hours later it started hurting really bad I go back for a follow up on July 6, 2023 that’s in two days everything you said about the bruising the pain the swelling all that’s there. It hurts really bad and I still have 48 hours before I see a doctor. Any advice that I can do at home? Thank you so much for the video.
Please have your husband drive you to emergency care. That is what my team advices
@@vrajeshkumar thank you I followed your advice and they gave me an ultrasound of my arm. I created a hematoma when I picked up the heavy bag. I’m better now and the pain is not so bad.
The doctor instructed to keep an ace bandage on it off and on for 2 weeks.
Thank you again for the response !! God bless !!
I got hematoma after angioplasty. Went to ER too because my body was 30% blue
I’ve had unknown chest pains for 4 years. I’ve had an MRI no dye, 2 CTA, 1 stress test, 2 echocardiograms, calcium score of Zero, multiple labs / all negative. All my test come back perfect. I’m 40 years old. The pain is sharp and sometimes pressure. They want me to have a heart cath next. Since everything is negative, should I bother with a heart cath? Thank you.
Right, I have a similar story.. All other tests are negative, and now I'm going to have the procedure tomorrow.. I decided to go ahead with the procedure to rule it out.. I don't think my arteries are blocked, so I'm pretty interested in what the next step will be after it comes back negative
I had to get a stent placed this week and I guess I'm wondering why no one ever has mentioned that there would be chest discomfort and short bursts of dull pain that almost make me have panic attacks... I did have to revisit my ER the day after I was discharged because I was experiencing burning in my left arm and hand, but all of the EKG, blood work and x-ray were normal.
WOW I just had mine and went back because of those pains..
@@1911blacksteel let us know what they tell you about that.
Same experience, stent fitted 6 weeks ago, still chest discomfort.
Same here. Two stents fitted 6 weeks ago and still have chest pains. Let us know what they say. 👍
Hello. I had the same procedure last week and can relate to the chest pain, I was offered and took morphine, never felt pain like it but it was something that had to be done, feeling better now, hope you are too.
Is it normal to still get sharp pains in the entry zone (inner thigh in my case) was walking and think I over did it.
It's been 12 months and site still hurts?
Did your report it to your doctor if do what did they do to help you
Ive only booked a half day off for this. 🤔
can you please discuss what other options there are if you have kidney disease and cant have the dye?
Great question, I will discuss this in an upcoming video, essentially non-invasive stress tests can be useful like stress echocardiogram and myocardial perfusion scans (nuclear medicine scans).
@@HeartMattersmy cardiologist and nephrologist have assured me the low amount of dye is a non worry....I just had a calcium score of 2 yesterday. Is that a good sign? I already had an abnormal stress test..Thats what started all this
Dominant arm seems like a bad idea. Ive had some serious bad luck with damage done to my right arm in hospitals
Hello Doctor
I often have slight numbness or you may call as weakness in my arms and calf muscles. After I wake up, usually my shoulders and neck is sore. After excercise, I feel better.My recent ecg and echo reports are normal. I don't feel breathless. Do you think its a heart condition and do you think that I should visit a cardiologist? I have turned 40 in March. Please advise.
I have that 2 scary but I did physiotherapy and it was better but it is back
Doctor, 67 yr old female white with calcium score of 2768 and Rad score 4a, asymptomatic but with all risk factors except diabetes.
Cardiologist says I need LHC. From my research it seems that is for stable angina. I have no angina. On max statins and BP meds. Starting Leqvio soon. Your take?
very good and common question Mary. Always difficult for me to provide direct advice but your topic is so important and common for many in our community, I will have a Q&A session and discuss this topic in further details, Thanks for supporting the channel!
Thank you so much. I have to have an angiogram and have been a little scared. This explanation had put me at ease.
I had my angiogram today, the doctor said i didnt have any major blockages , but while using the contrast, he said the flow was slow and brisk.
-ve Troponic, All good on 2d echo and ECG, Normal cholestrol. I have pain in. my chest.
Did they find out why you were having pain in ur chest
I had same symptoms. Had done CAG last week. It says pain is due to sluggish blood flow in heart.
How they fix it
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IVs bruise me badly in the veins. I had IV for stress test and vein kept collapsing, and day afterwards i had huge ,lump and bruise where they drew blood and IV line. I asked if were put out and they said no.
♥️🙏🏻
What about complications? I had 4 of these procedure always have a complication.. next week nr 5
What are the complications?
Thanks doc for making your hand dirty to make us understand.
The things we do! Glad it helped!
I am scheduled to do that on may 16th 2024. I am a little bit worried.
Me too.
I had it done 2 times already anh I don’t feel nothing when the Dr put stents in .
Do i feel it?
The most pain I had was them numbing the area.
be very careful with allergic reactions to the iodine contrast dye my whole chest is red and itching now
Nice explanation. Too bad I'm watching this after having had a heart attack a few months ago. Boo hoo. Doing fine now, though.
Heparin should be withheld case by case due to risk of bleeding out
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I lost a lot of head hair after this procedure
Thyroid? Check it. Intermittent fasting damages hair and nails.
Don’t they put you to sleep?
no
I'm 23 year's old i just done my regular angiogram after this I'm getting lot of headache
Does anyone get headache after angiogram????
Thank you for your comment, in the period after an angiogram, we do often use medicines called nitrates and these can cause temporary headache. This can also occur if your doctor has started any new medication, particularly for blood pressure but irrespective always discuss any symptoms that worry you with your doctor.
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Had this procedure twice now, had my Aortic valve replaced along with a triple bypass, then had a heart attack so then needed another angiogram and found out I needed a balloon inserted because of a lazy area created by my last procedure, nice eh!
Hello guys just had my angioplasty, im 24 years old and i had a major heart attack last may 03, 2024. im having a fear to have a heart attack again what should be my diet?
Hello guys just had my angioplasty, im 24 years old and i had a major heart attack last may 03, 2024. im having a fear to have a heart attack again what should be my diet?