Why do you have to stay in hospital for a day when you have an angiogram?!


Question: Why do you have to stay in hospital for a day when you have an angiogram!?
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Depending on which arteries are being investigated, they have to cut the artery wall to insert a probe or at least inject dye!. The artery normally heals very quickly, but there is a small risk of arterial bleeding which could be nasty!. So they keep you in and monitor the wound!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

You don't - it's usually an outpatient appointment, you should only be in for an hour or two barring complications!.
If you've been told you'll be there all day, it's usually because they are doing several, and are unsure exactly what time they'll fit you in!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

it is the DYE in problem you may have to oblique, no other goWww@Answer-Health@Com





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