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Is Angiography Essential After Suffering A Heart Attack?
Is angiography is compulsory after heart attack. My father (58 yrs) got a heart attack on last saturday and was cured through medicines and discharge after 4 days. Doctor has asked for a complete bed-rest. on asking for angiography he is saying it is not required in all the cases.
Should we go for angiography or not?
Should we go for angiography or not?
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
Hello,
Brief Answer: Coronary angiogram in cases with a proven ischemic heart attack is essential.
Explanation: My opinion is that ischemic heart disease is becoming an important issue nowadays. Many investigations are available now to exclude ischemic heart disease. A coronary angiogram is an invasive procedure but comes with benefits as an intervention may be needed and angioplasty using stents deployed at the exact site of lesions.
I suggest my patients the following: Continue on full anti-ischemic and schedule your coronary angiogram as soon as possible. The information provided by you is not sufficient to provide a good opinion. If someone comes to me with this condition I would ask them about the type of heart attack the patient experienced. Also, other risk factors may be there.
Conclusion: I suggest you check with your physician and get your father the intervention needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahmmad Gamal
Brief Answer: Coronary angiogram in cases with a proven ischemic heart attack is essential.
Explanation: My opinion is that ischemic heart disease is becoming an important issue nowadays. Many investigations are available now to exclude ischemic heart disease. A coronary angiogram is an invasive procedure but comes with benefits as an intervention may be needed and angioplasty using stents deployed at the exact site of lesions.
I suggest my patients the following: Continue on full anti-ischemic and schedule your coronary angiogram as soon as possible. The information provided by you is not sufficient to provide a good opinion. If someone comes to me with this condition I would ask them about the type of heart attack the patient experienced. Also, other risk factors may be there.
Conclusion: I suggest you check with your physician and get your father the intervention needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahmmad Gamal
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