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Having a coronary angiography
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Having a coronary angiography
by Nathalie__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Nathalie on June 18, 1999 at 10:23:26
Hi,
A friend's grandfather needs to have a coronary angiography. He is very afraid of hospitals and doctor's. He has been having chest pains and the doctor wants to see if he has any blockage. He also has diabetes. Is there anything for him to be afraid of? What are the risks? How does the process work? I think what he told me was they would go up from the groin area, put a catheter in the holw and slide up towards his heart where they would be able to see it on the TV. Any information would be appreciated I was hoping I could give it to him to make him feel a little more comfortable with the procedure. Thank you very much.
Nathalie
P.S. Thanks for all of your help in the past, you've given me some very helpful information!
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Re: Having a coronary angiography CCF CARDIO MD - CRC 6/18/1999
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Hi,
A friend's grandfather needs to have a coronary angiography. He is very afraid of hospitals and doctor's. He has been having chest pains and the doctor wants to see if he has any blockage. He also has diabetes. Is there anything for him to be afraid of? What are the risks? How does the process work? I think what he told me was they would go up from the groin area, put a catheter in the holw and slide up towards his heart where they would be able to see it on the TV. Any information would be appreciated I was hoping I could give it to him to make him feel a little more comfortable with the procedure. Thank you very much.
Nathalie
P.S. Thanks for all of your help in the past, you've given me some very helpful information!
Follow Ups:
Re: Having a coronary angiography CCF CARDIO MD - CRC 6/18/1999
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