RE: I need support - angiogram

[Guest guest]

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Ken had an angiogram 2 weeks ago.

They numb the site (in groin), make a tiny cut (smaller than you can imagine)

then pass a line through the artery and insert a dye. When the dye goes in, they take pictures to

see exactly where the dye goes. If a

vein or artery is blocked they won’t see the dye, if it’s open they

will. Once they are done with the

pictures, they will remove the line and apply pressure to the spot. In Ken’s case he said they actually had a C- clamp connected to

the bed and just turned it until enough pressure was applied. (When I had one done they used a sandbag.) It doesn’t hurt by the way. He’ll have to stay for a while after to

make sure it doesn’t bleed, then he can go home. He’ll be sore for the next couple of days

(but nothing like he has already been through). That’s it.

If a vein has a clot,

they’ll can either put him on a blood thinner or open the clot. Please don’t get ahead of yourself, wait

and see what the test reveals. If I were

you (and I was) I was very happy they wanted to do the test. Remember knowledge is power and without the

knowledge they can cull from this test, they would be left guessing – and

you don’t want that. Sounds to me

like is in good hands and has a great caretaker watching over him. Relax, it’s better for you and . If I can help in any way, just let me know.

Barb in Texas

-----Original Message-----I just got a call

from Vanderbilt saying jason has to come in Friday for a CT angiogram of the

liver

[Guest guest]

Barb thank you. I knew you would know what to tell me. I will do my

best not to " get ahead of myself " and just wait and see what they find

out. Although, that is very difficult for me. I always start thinking

of all the what ifs, and whatevers. You're right, he does have an

excellent doctor and I am thankful they want to find out what is going

on. Thanks again for the explanation and advice.

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