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Advises On Asthma-COPD Condition And The Requirement To Lie For 6 Hours Post-angiography.
femoral artery angiography for recently diagnosed cerebral aneurysm - I am an asthmatic + COPD, have familial (treated) hypertension, osteopororis (Evista medication), hypothyroidism (following over treatment for Graves Disease in the 1980s). Also suffer with apnoea. I am 72 years old. My concerns are the asstma-COPD condition and the requirement to lie on myh back for 6 hours post-angiography. This is an impossibility for me. My hjusband is a retired evolutionary biologist and he also has concerns abouth the angiography.
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Hi,
The solution is simple.
After angiography, you can recline over an angulated bed at an angle of 60 degrees from floor.you can increase the angle untill you feel comfortable. 100% Oxygen supplementation during that period will certainly help.
Discuss these issues with your doctor, who will take care of your problem.
All the best,and have a fast recovery.
The solution is simple.
After angiography, you can recline over an angulated bed at an angle of 60 degrees from floor.you can increase the angle untill you feel comfortable. 100% Oxygen supplementation during that period will certainly help.
Discuss these issues with your doctor, who will take care of your problem.
All the best,and have a fast recovery.
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