2006-08-22 05:52:47 · 6 answers · asked by cameraman 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Yes, but you are mildly sedated for your comfort. You are awake but you don't care!
2006-08-22 06:24:10 · answer #1 · answered by tropicaldazed 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. My husband had one and the doctor explained that the patient had to be awake because during the procedure he has to do things like cough or take a deep breath.
2006-08-22 13:01:28 · answer #2 · answered by doglover 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes..it is done under local anethesia...
they will insert a camera and sheath into your femoral artery (largest artery in your body second to the aorta) through your groin area.this will allow the doctor to inject a special dye into your arteries in your heart to check for buildup (plaque) or blockages that can cause heart attacks.
these are painless and usually only take about 20-30 minutes. there will be some mild pain at the site where they inserted the camera but it heals quickly..
i've seen several of these done-they're really neat to watch...
2006-08-22 13:31:33 · answer #3 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They inject dye and take xrays. One was done in "The Exorcist".
2006-08-22 13:02:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes but you will only remember bits and pieces of it.
2006-08-22 13:01:15 · answer #5 · answered by Scully 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes it is only local anesthesia
2006-08-22 12:59:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋