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Replies to "https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/endocrinology/news/hypoglycemia-role-for-the-selective-arterial-calcium-stimulation-test/mac-20439062 Good luck with all of your testing! Above is an article from Mayo that was..."
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Good luck with all of your testing! Above is an article from Mayo that was shared with me when I first had the procedure. I have done the calcium stimulation test several times for diagnosis, diagnosis of recurrence in the pancreas and diagnosis of metastasis to the liver. There is conscious sedation involved- at least with mine. The hardest part of the procedure to me is laying flat for 4 hours after the removal of the arterial line that is used. Happy to answer any questions you have. Best wishes!
Replies to "https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/endocrinology/news/hypoglycemia-role-for-the-selective-arterial-calcium-stimulation-test/mac-20439062 Good luck with all of your testing! Above is an article from Mayo that was..."
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Thank you so much for your reply and the article. From literature review, I deducted that this procedure would be performed like a typical heart cath with a similar recovery. I too will struggle with the lying flat for 4 hours as well. Did they place a sandbag at the site as well?
I am just anxious for some answers. My blood glucose readings and trends are insane and are wearing on my body tremendously. Did you have hypoglycemic events during the night or just after meals?
I have a phone consult with Interventional Radiology in the AM and hope to receive a date for testing as well.
Kind regards.