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Have Atrial Fibrillation. Taking Nadolol, Monopril, Aspirin And Zocor. Safe To Go For Angiogram Test?
Question: I am 63 old female and have had atrial fibrillation for last 2o years. I am on 160 mg Nadolol, 20 mg Monopril, 325 Aspirin. 10 mg Zocor
I would like to know if there is any risk involved to have an angiogram test done. My concern is if angiogram test could be XXXXXXX if I have arrhythmia.
I would like to know if there is any risk involved to have an angiogram test done. My concern is if angiogram test could be XXXXXXX if I have arrhythmia.
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Compsared to rest of the population, there is no additional risk from angiogram – when your Blood pressure and the rate are controlled and there is no thrombus...
The only risk is embolism from a thrombus – and this can be evaluated / excluded by an ECHOcardiogram, ideally by Trans Esophageal Echocardiogram (TEE).
Catheterisation – angiogram and/or Electrophysiological studies with a view for diagnosis and/or treatment – is a routine in such situations.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Compsared to rest of the population, there is no additional risk from angiogram – when your Blood pressure and the rate are controlled and there is no thrombus...
The only risk is embolism from a thrombus – and this can be evaluated / excluded by an ECHOcardiogram, ideally by Trans Esophageal Echocardiogram (TEE).
Catheterisation – angiogram and/or Electrophysiological studies with a view for diagnosis and/or treatment – is a routine in such situations.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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