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I had a (mild, if such a thing exists) heart attack at the end of August. I was also diagnosed diabetic 2 weeks later, when I had an angiogram. I'm now scheduled to have an angioplasty on 3 December. Anyone had one? I'm very anxious as the angiogram resulted in internal bleeding and a huge bruise on my thigh and upper leg. Be kind, tell me it's going to be fine.
Firstly i'm really sorry to hear of your troubles, thankfully your mild attack was exactly that, mild.
"Angioplasty is done on more than 1 million people a year in the United States" - Not much reassurance but at least you know its not uncommon, and if I'm allowed to be stereotypical then I would guess that the American population that have this done will have exhibited more damage to the blood flow due to excessive weight and stress on the heart.
I have a good friend who had this same treatment carried out, they were stressed to the max about it, no matter how much anyone tells you it will be ok its still a worry. He is better than ever now, not as short of breath, able to do a lot more without being so tired, he has a sensible diet now which he sees is his part in keeping the good work going that the docs done for him.
Hope it all goes well for you, which i'm sure it will
Al
"Angioplasty is done on more than 1 million people a year in the United States" - Not much reassurance but at least you know its not uncommon, and if I'm allowed to be stereotypical then I would guess that the American population that have this done will have exhibited more damage to the blood flow due to excessive weight and stress on the heart.
I have a good friend who had this same treatment carried out, they were stressed to the max about it, no matter how much anyone tells you it will be ok its still a worry. He is better than ever now, not as short of breath, able to do a lot more without being so tired, he has a sensible diet now which he sees is his part in keeping the good work going that the docs done for him.
Hope it all goes well for you, which i'm sure it will
Al
My father had this twice in 15 years. He is not overweight or idle. He has heriditary issues that affect his arteries. Countless folks get it here daily. It is safe, effective, and very evolved. You are likely to get medicated stints implanted where the blockages are cleared, if NHS allows that.
Edited by Jimbeaux on Sunday 23 November 00:29
360 detailing said:
Firstly i'm really sorry to hear of your troubles, thankfully your mild attack was exactly that, mild.
"Angioplasty is done on more than 1 million people a year in the United States" - Not much reassurance but at least you know its not uncommon, and if I'm allowed to be stereotypical then I would guess that the American population that have this done will have exhibited more damage to the blood flow due to excessive weight and stress on the heart.
I have a good friend who had this same treatment carried out, they were stressed to the max about it, no matter how much anyone tells you it will be ok its still a worry. He is better than ever now, not as short of breath, able to do a lot more without being so tired, he has a sensible diet now which he sees is his part in keeping the good work going that the docs done for him.
Hope it all goes well for you, which i'm sure it will
Al
It is a procedure done here for the last 20 years and very evolved. As to your Yank comment....the UK, being Europe's "fattest nation" can find good use in bringing the NHS up to speed on said procedure. "Angioplasty is done on more than 1 million people a year in the United States" - Not much reassurance but at least you know its not uncommon, and if I'm allowed to be stereotypical then I would guess that the American population that have this done will have exhibited more damage to the blood flow due to excessive weight and stress on the heart.
I have a good friend who had this same treatment carried out, they were stressed to the max about it, no matter how much anyone tells you it will be ok its still a worry. He is better than ever now, not as short of breath, able to do a lot more without being so tired, he has a sensible diet now which he sees is his part in keeping the good work going that the docs done for him.
Hope it all goes well for you, which i'm sure it will
Al
Jimbeaux said:
My father had this twice in 15 years. COuntless folks get it here daily. It is safe, effective, and very evolved. You are likely to get medicated stints implanted where the blockages are cleared, if NHS allows that.
Yes, I've been told I probably will have stents (stints US?) fitted in 2 arteries which show blockage, and NHS does do this. Thanks Jimbeaux and everyone else for your comments and good wishes - can't wait to get it over and done with - but, it's nearly Christmas, must be good!rupert the dog said:
Jimbeaux said:
My father had this twice in 15 years. COuntless folks get it here daily. It is safe, effective, and very evolved. You are likely to get medicated stints implanted where the blockages are cleared, if NHS allows that.
Yes, I've been told I probably will have stents (stints US?) fitted in 2 arteries which show blockage, and NHS does do this. Thanks Jimbeaux and everyone else for your comments and good wishes - can't wait to get it over and done with - but, it's nearly Christmas, must be good!Edited by Jimbeaux on Sunday 23 November 00:44
rupert the dog said:
Jimbeaux said:
My father had this twice in 15 years. COuntless folks get it here daily. It is safe, effective, and very evolved. You are likely to get medicated stints implanted where the blockages are cleared, if NHS allows that.
Yes, I've been told I probably will have stents (stints US?) fitted in 2 arteries which show blockage, and NHS does do this. Thanks Jimbeaux and everyone else for your comments and good wishes - can't wait to get it over and done with - but, it's nearly Christmas, must be good!Jimbeaux you are a star! Can you come over to accompany me afterwards? I'm sure you will be a wonderfully positive, forceful type of companion for anyone going through life-changing circumstances. You make me wish I could afford to come to the States to have it, bit unfortunately that's not possible.
rupert the dog said:
rupert the dog said:
Jimbeaux said:
My father had this twice in 15 years. COuntless folks get it here daily. It is safe, effective, and very evolved. You are likely to get medicated stints implanted where the blockages are cleared, if NHS allows that.
Yes, I've been told I probably will have stents (stints US?) fitted in 2 arteries which show blockage, and NHS does do this. Thanks Jimbeaux and everyone else for your comments and good wishes - can't wait to get it over and done with - but, it's nearly Christmas, must be good!
Edited by Jimbeaux on Sunday 23 November 00:43
rupert the dog said:
Jimbeaux you are a star! Can you come over to accompany me afterwards? I'm sure you will be a wonderfully positive, forceful type of companion for anyone going through life-changing circumstances. You make me wish I could afford to come to the States to have it, bit unfortunately that's not possible.
Don't worry, all will go well. Driving to work is far more hazardous. When is the procedure taking place? Sorry I can't be there to offer comfort but I will be on here for you, just come online or email me. We'll all go through it with you. Have piece of mind knowing that you will be far healthier having this done. You may be surprised how good you feel afterwards, not realizing how bad you felt before. You may feel weak, invaded, and insecure (like living under New Labour)just afterward; that is normal. By the time a few days go by and the thigh incision heals, you will feel sturdy and whole again.
We are all going to die, get over it.
On the bright side, your Doctor is being paid for having patients registered at his surgery.
The longer he can keep you alive, the more he earns.
In that sense, you are working together. There is mutual benefit in keeping you going. If this wasn’t going to make you live longer, then your Doctor would be cutting his own income. Now, do you go around deliberately cutting your income?
No, neither does your Doctor. Nobody promises any medical procedure to be pleasant. But it will give you a longer life. Focus on enjoying that extra time.
Any discomfort to get it will pass.
On the bright side, your Doctor is being paid for having patients registered at his surgery.
The longer he can keep you alive, the more he earns.
In that sense, you are working together. There is mutual benefit in keeping you going. If this wasn’t going to make you live longer, then your Doctor would be cutting his own income. Now, do you go around deliberately cutting your income?
No, neither does your Doctor. Nobody promises any medical procedure to be pleasant. But it will give you a longer life. Focus on enjoying that extra time.
Any discomfort to get it will pass.
Uncle Fester said:
We are all going to die, get over it.
On the bright side, your Doctor is being paid for having patients registered at his surgery.
The longer he can keep you alive, the more he earns.
In that sense, you are working together. There is mutual benefit in keeping you going. If this wasn’t going to make you live longer, then your Doctor would be cutting his own income. Now, do you go around deliberately cutting your income?
No, neither does your Doctor. Nobody promises any medical procedure to be pleasant. But it will give you a longer life. Focus on enjoying that extra time.
Any discomfort to get it will pass.
That is a warm and cozy approach. Are you paid for that sensitivity or do people get it for free? On the bright side, your Doctor is being paid for having patients registered at his surgery.
The longer he can keep you alive, the more he earns.
In that sense, you are working together. There is mutual benefit in keeping you going. If this wasn’t going to make you live longer, then your Doctor would be cutting his own income. Now, do you go around deliberately cutting your income?
No, neither does your Doctor. Nobody promises any medical procedure to be pleasant. But it will give you a longer life. Focus on enjoying that extra time.
Any discomfort to get it will pass.
I've had the angio gram, like you say huge bruise in the groin but a quick recovery,
My old co-director had an angioplasty, they went in radially (in the arm) cos he was an old git. He said it wasnt a big deal and he recovered quickly - I'd go as far to say that he was much much better after it!!.
My old co-director had an angioplasty, they went in radially (in the arm) cos he was an old git. He said it wasnt a big deal and he recovered quickly - I'd go as far to say that he was much much better after it!!.
My Dad had this done a few months ago. he was slowly running out of breath and finding everyday life quiet difficuly (he runs his own company).
I was scared because for all my life my dad has never been ill. For those that critise the NHS the treatment he received was superb. He was in hospital for a full day, one night and the morning after. the actual procedure in the theatre was only for about an hour, the rest was just monitoring his pressures, heart rate and to make the stints were not rejected. If your afraid of anything just ask your specialist. Also for dad they went through one of the main arteries in his arm, not leg so it takes a while for such an injury to clot and heal, again another reason he was in over night.
I'm told there I no pain as you have no nerve endings in arteries and your heart.
HTH, good luck, you ill be a different person once its done, it transformed my old man!
I was scared because for all my life my dad has never been ill. For those that critise the NHS the treatment he received was superb. He was in hospital for a full day, one night and the morning after. the actual procedure in the theatre was only for about an hour, the rest was just monitoring his pressures, heart rate and to make the stints were not rejected. If your afraid of anything just ask your specialist. Also for dad they went through one of the main arteries in his arm, not leg so it takes a while for such an injury to clot and heal, again another reason he was in over night.
I'm told there I no pain as you have no nerve endings in arteries and your heart.
HTH, good luck, you ill be a different person once its done, it transformed my old man!
To the OP, why didn't they do the angioplasty/stents when the did the original angiogram? It seems strange that they would want to spend all that money and risk doing two procedures.
My uncle had a stent fitted last year and he is now OK as is my neighbour who had two fitted. Just make sure you take it easy for a month or so after if you have stents as I believe the arteries grow into them to make sure they don't move.
Uncle Fester, you're an arse.
My uncle had a stent fitted last year and he is now OK as is my neighbour who had two fitted. Just make sure you take it easy for a month or so after if you have stents as I believe the arteries grow into them to make sure they don't move.
Uncle Fester, you're an arse.
Edited by falcemob on Sunday 23 November 09:24
My wife has had three angiograms(?) and has also had two stents(?) fitted. They did try and go up via her arm as it saves all that boring laying about but they could not pass at one point and had to revert to the groin.
Bruising is one of the smaller side effects I suppose. but she is feeling 100% better. Remember it is well worth it in the end.
ETA:Where are you having it done?
Bruising is one of the smaller side effects I suppose. but she is feeling 100% better. Remember it is well worth it in the end.
ETA:Where are you having it done?
Edited by Morningside on Sunday 23 November 09:30
My father had a couple of pains recently and had to have angiogram - it proved inconclusive and he is having other tests currently. I heard alot about other procedures like stents,etc, and during this time a neighbour of my parents had a stent put in.
Next day my mother saw him outside the local shops, he had driven up there (shouldn't have done though I believe !!) but was fit as a fiddle. In and out of the hospital the same day and an instant improvement, his breathlessness had gone overnight and felt heaps better.
Good luck in whatever happens.
Next day my mother saw him outside the local shops, he had driven up there (shouldn't have done though I believe !!) but was fit as a fiddle. In and out of the hospital the same day and an instant improvement, his breathlessness had gone overnight and felt heaps better.
Good luck in whatever happens.
I had angioplasty and stents over two years ago. Ask them to do a 'Radial approach' - this is where they go in through the wrist rather than the thigh; much more civilised!
Yes -it can hurt a bit, especially when they inflate the balloon thingy and give you another heart attack, but the effect is short-lived and the long-term relief you will get is worth it.
Don't be afraid - many thousands are treated every year and the success rate is amongst the best in Europe (if you ignore c-difficile and other ward-borne infections
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Yes -it can hurt a bit, especially when they inflate the balloon thingy and give you another heart attack, but the effect is short-lived and the long-term relief you will get is worth it.
Don't be afraid - many thousands are treated every year and the success rate is amongst the best in Europe (if you ignore c-difficile and other ward-borne infections
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