AS, a 71 year old woman, came in with recurrent chest pain and shortness of breath. Her risk factors included high cholesterol, high blood pressure and family history of coronary artery disease. She was offered coronary angiogram which was accessed through the right radial artery (in the wrist) with a 5F TIG diagnostic catheter. The test showed no abnormalities.
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So the first question is, tell us about your experience of this procedure. My experience of this procedure, initially when I was coming to the hospital I was very anxious, very scared, because this was the first time I was having an enneagram done. But when I came, the way it was explained initially by the doctor, Dr. Yusuf, he came and he explained me. Then I was taken in. The nurses were very helpful. They tried to calm me down and said that it won't take long. I just had to wait. I can even see what's happening. So then I felt a little relaxed. When I saw the registrar, he made me very comfortable, explaining in detail what it was. And I really, as I was going through it, he was explaining bit by bit what's happening now, what's possible to do the next time. So I really felt very, very comfortable and my fear was gone. Great, thank you. The next question is, is there anything you would want to tell a prospective patient who is about to undergo the procedure? I think if I have a chance, I know anybody going to have anything like that, I will be the first one to tell them not to be scared, you are in good hands, and you will remain as comfortable. It's just a question of sitting down there and wishing, oh you are having a fancy car, or accident. And was there anything that you experienced that was unexpected for you? A little push rather than a punch. A little, I thought, oh, something is, something is like, I could see it. Movement. Then I was explained that, yes, it's a little push, pressure, that's all. And once I was told, and honestly I was looking at the monitor, I could look at my blood vessel, the flow, and it was really, I was so happy, I wish nobody should be scared. I'm a person who's so scared, if I can be calm in the whole procedure, I'm sure anybody who comes here can be. And I'd like to thank the entire team for making me competent.
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