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mikeb85
Hi all
Have any members had any experience with this? I recently heard that the Angiogram (Chest CT with contrast dye) can show any clogged arteries and allow measurements that the cardiac cath is able to. I am very interested in keeping the holes that will be put in my flesh to a minimum! I Know I need the Aortic valve replaced (severe stenosis)and wonder exactly what need there is for an additional leg wound to recover from. I am also expecting some ascending aorta repair(dialated to 5cm) and question the need for a wire being snaked thru my aorta. I kinda wonder if this cath is sometimes done just to extract the extra $$$ from the insurance companies. I would certainly like to hear the opinions of our more experienced members.
mikeb
Have any members had any experience with this? I recently heard that the Angiogram (Chest CT with contrast dye) can show any clogged arteries and allow measurements that the cardiac cath is able to. I am very interested in keeping the holes that will be put in my flesh to a minimum! I Know I need the Aortic valve replaced (severe stenosis)and wonder exactly what need there is for an additional leg wound to recover from. I am also expecting some ascending aorta repair(dialated to 5cm) and question the need for a wire being snaked thru my aorta. I kinda wonder if this cath is sometimes done just to extract the extra $$$ from the insurance companies. I would certainly like to hear the opinions of our more experienced members.
mikeb