shell shocked

[lynnieloulou]

i have just found out after a coronary catherisation that i have a a blocked lower right coronary artery ,my consulstant said i was to go  home and wait for a very urgent appointment at our leading heart hospital as its easter ive been told to wait until weds to ring them if i hadnt heard anything and to ring 999 if i have any chest pain whatsoever ..i have constant angina pain and have been put on nitrates,ace inhibitors ,statins,aspirin and beta blockers.hes told me no exertion ,no stress and no activity until i hear from the hospital.this has scared me quite a bit.oh and i had a an angina attack while i was undergoing the catherisation..how serious is this as i really didnt think they would find anything ,also how likely is it iwill have to have bypass surgery instead of stents?

[lynnieloulou]

Thanks you too

[ed34]

You're welcome.
They can go into the same area, I had 8 in my right leg. They just move down a tiny bit if necessary.
Have a great easter and chill :)

[lynnieloulou]

Thankyou for replying so quickly and you have helped put my mind at ease a bit .the hospital I was at was only a diagnostic one but I would have thought they would have done it there and then as I've heard they can't go through the same site as before .as its Easter my docs arnt open until tues so I will make an appointment then .thanks once again

[ed34]

Just to add. I personally think it's ridiculous that they didn't treat the blockage while they were inside the arteries. Rather than having to do a repeat procedure, double the radiation etc. I would perhaps question this.

[ed34]

I don't think the situation is as grim as you have been led to believe. If you was in a critical condition, you would have been transported to a different hospital on that day as an emergency. The angina you felt during the procedure is very likely, I've had this many times when they inject a large amount of dye. In some arteries you feel a burning sensation, others you can feel pain. The Aspirin and nitrates will do a good job until you are seen. I think it's likely he told you to avoid stress and activity so you avoid angina which is uncomfortable for you. Try not to worry, the fear will give you the anxiety that he wants you to avoid.
With regards to bypass, if it's a single blockage in a vessel greater than 2.5mm, then they will likely stent it. It depends on a few things, like location, accessibility, composition (hard or soft) and the actual length of the blockage. How long have you been waiting?  Your GP will have received a letter from the angiogram cardiologist, telling him/her which hospital you are being referred to. You can always phone your GP and ask them to chase the appointment up. Your GP has a LOT of clout.