same day surgery
same day surgery
My husband needs an angiogram. Does anyone have any experience with the anesthesia used for this. He does not use a CPAP machine at this time.
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Re: same day surgery
I have had an angiogram. You're NOT put under like a general anesthetic. It's a valium/combo mix, relaxer. You have to follow a few instructions during the course of the test, (cough, sigh, breathe in/out)
It didn't hurt, just a little pressure puncture and the cardiologist may ask him if he wants to watch. (I didn't). I told them I didn't want to be aware of one thing, and I wasn't. Nicer part of having it done, is you will know immediately the results and what is the next step. Don't worry, he's in good hands, the doctor is right there, you're in a controlled tight setting.
Hope that helps.........?
quote="mabrester"]My husband needs an angiogram. Does anyone have any experience with the anesthesia used for this. He does not use a CPAP machine at this time.[/quote]
It didn't hurt, just a little pressure puncture and the cardiologist may ask him if he wants to watch. (I didn't). I told them I didn't want to be aware of one thing, and I wasn't. Nicer part of having it done, is you will know immediately the results and what is the next step. Don't worry, he's in good hands, the doctor is right there, you're in a controlled tight setting.
Hope that helps.........?
quote="mabrester"]My husband needs an angiogram. Does anyone have any experience with the anesthesia used for this. He does not use a CPAP machine at this time.[/quote]