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anybody had it done in the leg ?
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this is the one where they inflate a balloon type thing to open veins to allow blood to get through ..
a minor operation , that works in most cases .
a minor operation , that works in most cases .
will likely save you a lot of pain + grief in later life .
I knew a pub Landlady who had Varicose veins, she was in agony with them . If it saves you that , youve done really well.
I knew a pub Landlady who had Varicose veins, she was in agony with them . If it saves you that , youve done really well.
What will happen during my angioplasty procedure?
The start of the procedure is the same as an angiogram. A catheter a fine, flexible, hollow tube with a small inflatable balloon at its tip will be passed into an artery in either your groin or your arm. The operator then uses X-ray screening to direct the catheter into a coronary artery until its tip reaches a narrow or blocked section.
The balloon will then be gently inflated so that it squashes the fatty tissue in the narrowed artery, allowing the blood to flow more easily. The catheter contains a stent - a small tube of stainless steel mesh. As the balloon is inflated, the stent expands so that it holds open the narrowed blood vessel. The balloon is let down and removed, leaving the stent in place.
If you have a stent, youll need to take certain anti-platelet drugs to help reduce the risk of blood clots forming round the stent.
The start of the procedure is the same as an angiogram. A catheter a fine, flexible, hollow tube with a small inflatable balloon at its tip will be passed into an artery in either your groin or your arm. The operator then uses X-ray screening to direct the catheter into a coronary artery until its tip reaches a narrow or blocked section.
The balloon will then be gently inflated so that it squashes the fatty tissue in the narrowed artery, allowing the blood to flow more easily. The catheter contains a stent - a small tube of stainless steel mesh. As the balloon is inflated, the stent expands so that it holds open the narrowed blood vessel. The balloon is let down and removed, leaving the stent in place.
If you have a stent, youll need to take certain anti-platelet drugs to help reduce the risk of blood clots forming round the stent.
What happens after the procedure?
When the test is over, the catheters are removed. Sometimes there might be a small amount of bleeding when they are taken out. A nurse or doctor will press on the area for a short while or they may put in a plug called an angioseal to stop any bleeding. After the procedure, youll need to stay in bed for a while.
Most people can go home the same day or the next day, but if youve had an emergency angioplasty its likely youll need to stay in hospital for longer.
When you get home, check your groin area. Expect to have some bruising, but if you get any redness, swelling or if the bruising worsens, contact your doctor.
Before you leave hospital, you will be told what you can and cant do when you get home. Its best to avoid doing any demanding activities, such as heavy lifting for a week or so. Most people find that theyre back to normal after a few days. However if youve also had a heart attack, it will take longer to recover.
You shouldnt drive for at least a week after having angioplasty longer if you also had a heart attack.
When the test is over, the catheters are removed. Sometimes there might be a small amount of bleeding when they are taken out. A nurse or doctor will press on the area for a short while or they may put in a plug called an angioseal to stop any bleeding. After the procedure, youll need to stay in bed for a while.
Most people can go home the same day or the next day, but if youve had an emergency angioplasty its likely youll need to stay in hospital for longer.
When you get home, check your groin area. Expect to have some bruising, but if you get any redness, swelling or if the bruising worsens, contact your doctor.
Before you leave hospital, you will be told what you can and cant do when you get home. Its best to avoid doing any demanding activities, such as heavy lifting for a week or so. Most people find that theyre back to normal after a few days. However if youve also had a heart attack, it will take longer to recover.
You shouldnt drive for at least a week after having angioplasty longer if you also had a heart attack.
Good Luck joe shaw ....its a straightforward procedure done thousands of times a week .
from one great footballer to another thanks alot joe.
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