It is impossible for a peer, so to speak, to speculate, except to remind you that if you have a heart problem, hearts are routinely fixed these days.
Do keep us informed what was discovered during your procedure, and precede with confidence.
We're they ever able to come up with a diagnosis/ treatment? Today my husband and I just walked around the block and my pulse was 124 and I was huffing and puffing. 3 months ago we were able to go on a one mile walk without any problem. This is crazy!!!!
I think right side caths are usually done when investigating valves, and left side caths are done to check for arterial blockages. I've had a lot of left side caths, only one right side cath, but it was the same procedure, the doctor was just standing on the other side of the table. You will be feeling no pain or anxiety, they give you drugs that really relax you. After one procedure, a nurse asked me where I learned such bawdy tavern drinking songs!
I'm betting you have some kind of heart issue. As a peer with heart issues, it is best to get as much information as you can. Caths are minimally invasive, you will be fine, and learn a lot. Do let us know what was discovered during the cath. Remember, they can fix hearts. I had the same symptoms as you fifteen years ago, and I'm still standing!
Has anyone had a diagnostic right heart catheterization? What was t
Your experience?
Unfortunately, we are not doctors, Amy, and you are describing a complicated diagnostic problem.
I know this must be very scary for you, but I really believe you need to ask your doctor to explain this to you, because he has the results of your tests, and only he can give you answers based on them.