I have been to see the Cardiologist today

Sparklebright63
Sparklebright63 Scope Member Posts: 171 Contributor
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Hi to all,

I have been to see the Cardiologist today and he said I have to have an urgent  angiogram done ✔️ and also an Echo scan too been put on more 💊 medication and have to go back when I've had the angiogram ✔️ 
I might also have to have more tests as may have another heart problem that needs investigation done.

Sparklebright63.

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  • Sparklebright63
    Sparklebright63 Scope Member Posts: 171 Contributor
    Are the angiogramms painfull or not never had one.

    Sparklebright63.
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,468 Championing
    It definitely sounds like they're on the ball @Sparklebright63 :) 

    I haven't had an angiogram, but I hope @woodbine will see your response soon!

    In the meantime, I found this page on the British Heart Foundation website, which may help you in understanding what to expect from the procedure.
  • Sparklebright63
    Sparklebright63 Scope Member Posts: 171 Contributor
    Thankyou Woodbine.

  • Sparklebright63
    Sparklebright63 Scope Member Posts: 171 Contributor
    edited November 2022
    Hi Tori-Scope,

    Thankyou for the info will look at it tommorow.

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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    Have you managed to look at the info yet @Sparklebright63? If so, I am just wondering how you are feeling after looking at the info.

    Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything else to support you. We are all here for you and listening to you  :)
  • Sparklebright63
    Sparklebright63 Scope Member Posts: 171 Contributor
    Hi Tori

    Why can I not eat or drink as I am diabetic I won't be able to manage with out eating and will be really thirsty.

    Sparklebright63.
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    edited November 2022
    Hello @Sparklebright63

    I'm so happy to hear you got that cancelled appointment and the ball has started rolling! :) 

    The best thing to do is call the secretary at the hospital in regard to your diabetes. They will have different ways of doing the procedure when other health concerns come into play.
    For example, when I went for a colonoscopy, there were instructions for me, instructions for those with diabetes, instructions for those on blood thinners...and so on.

    Hopefully more information may come with the appointment letter too :)

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