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I had a heart attack about a month ago and i have to have one of these next week and im terrified as i dont no what to expect.

how long am i likely to b in hospital after this is done?

many thanx

Some useful information on this site

http://www.medic8.com/heart-disorders/cardiac-catheterisation.htm

thanx ill go and have a look

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My sister in Florida has had this done a couple of times. The first time she had stents fitted. She was o.k. both times and didn't have to stay in hospital after the second procedure to check on the stents. She had the procedure done in the morning and was out of hospital on the evening of the same day although she had to get a friend to drive her home as she wasn't allowed to drive herself. The first time she was in hospital about 3 days.

Kath. x

hi tinkers,
my dad has had that procedure dont five times now,he has 7 stents and after three bad heart attacks,hes really been given a new lease of life,although dad has had angplasty twice as well.gd luck.x

Don't worry about it at all ,the surgeon will put your mind at rest straight away.
The proceedure can be a little uncomfortable ,but dosn,t take long.
In the unlikely event that something does go awry ,there is a full team on hand to sort things out.
I had my heart attack many years ago ,went on a few years later to have ,a triple bypass and i am fine now ,apart from getting older ,lol.Fred.

As Fred says, it´s a bit uncomfortable but not painful.
I had it done about 20 years ago. The procedure took about half an hour & the surgeon & his assistant spent the whole time chatting about their holidays in Italy.
How long you stay in depends on how the catheter is introduced. If it´s through your arm you may be discharged within 24 hours. If it´s through the groin, it´s more likely to be 2 or 3 days.
Don´t worry, it will be fine.
Good luck.
Marion

thanx guuys for ur replys
when i had my heart attack about a month ago i was suppose to have it done then but it didnt happen tho they did say i will have it done threw my arm so i am hoping i can still get it done via my arm
im not worried about being in pain as im in pain 24/7 anyway

the past year i have had some rubbish thrown at me health wise and i took it in my stride but this tomorrow im just petrified lol

Hope all goes well for you.

Hope your worries have been eased a bit now and that you don't have to wait long.

Best wishes xx

i would like to thank you guys on here and by private messages for ur help and support given the past couple of days or so

anyway good news is my heart is fine and my arteries are fine as well

once again thanx

Well Done you
NOW GO REST!!

Thank you

That is good news Tinkers

thanx chris