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Why would my angiogram doctor want to transfer me to the surgical hosp
Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Dec 2, 2023 | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
I'm still wondering why the Angiogram tech felt it was a more immediate problem. Has the cardiologist informed you of what the test showed? I myself probably would be so curious as to the urgency to find out what my cardiologist thought. As for the need to convince my insurance, for me that was all done in the hospital during my evaluation. So anyway, I myself would be really wondering why the testing center was so concerned.
I would love to hear more as to your journey, and you are very wise to be paying attention to diet and lifestyle changes.
Blessings to you as you continue on this journey. Please let me know if I can help with any questions.
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As mentioned in a previous reply, I got an appointment with the surgeon 5 days after the test. The surgeon reviewed the images and began scheduling for the bypass surgery.
My regular cardiologist gave me a prescription for a nitrate to address the mild angina while waiting for the surgery. The surgeon is one of the best here. He said that bypass is urgent, but not an emergency. My hospital would not have admitted me if I had been sent before seeing the surgeon, which is exactly what happened to another patient who had been sent directly from their test.
At any rate, I am on track for surgery and will go in for preoperative testing in a week.