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Cardiac Angiogram

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Marydoll Wed 16-Oct-19 13:58:13

I had one last week and had a cough due to an asthma flare up.
My GP gave me steroids to try and settle the cough, as he said they wouldn't do it with a cough!
I certainly wasn't strapped down and I had no sedation, as it was too risky for me. Mine lasted 90 mins and I spent the whole time, trying not to cough.
I had to phone the day unit first for advice, because of the cough, so may be advisable to check with them first.
Good luck for your husband's procedure.

Persistentdonor Wed 16-Oct-19 13:34:40

I had angioplasty recently.

I don't suppose it would be very helpful to be coughing a lot, and if the cough is that bad I doubt the procedure would be undertaken.

BUT, they do strap you down, and they do give lots of sedative, (e.g. diazapam) which I imagine would inhibit coughing.

Best to mention it on arrival.

heart1 Wed 16-Oct-19 13:16:56

My husband 78 is going for an angiogram tomorrow in HAREFIELD hospital. He is at times having dry cough ...
Wondering -- is it risky if a patient starts coughing during the procedure??