AT, a 55 year old female, underwent elective diagnostic coronary angiogram as a work up for renal transplantation. Her risk factors included obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. She underwent a coronary angiogram with access through her right femoral artery with a 6F Impulse catheter. The test showed unobstructed (clean and opened) coronary arteries.
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is tell us about your experience of the procedure. Going into theatre, it was a bit scary, and then you have to remove parts of your clothing so they can go into the groin and do their procedure. It hurts a little bit, it was a bit, I would say tickly. Basically, up and down the leg, it did move a little bit and found that my leg was itching but they said they wouldn't sort that out for me, which they did. They were quite good and very caring to know when I'm alright or if I'm feeling any pain or if the machine comes too close, shout that it's too close. And is there anything you would like to tell a prospective patient who is about to undergo the procedure? I would say to them, it's very comforting, they do talk to you and they do help you. They try their very best to find out which part of the body, which, sorry, whether you need that groin or whether you need the wrist, and it all depends on your pulse. Okay, and was there anything that you experienced that was unexpected for you? No, I didn't experience anything because I've been through that procedure before.
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