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Originally Posted by o2bponca
I haven't had an ultrasound, but an angiogram is supposedly one step up as it uses special xray technology and contrast dye to watch the flow of blood in real time. You could actually see the dye flowing through the blood vessels (well to a certain point, of course, where it just STOPPED - where it shouldn't). Doc said that usually at least some blood gets through, but, in my case, none could - at least on the left. Right side was better, but I'm not sure how much better. Will hopefully find out today.
Already got a few names of good doctors near me. Will see who my doc refers me to today and go from there.
Everyone here has been awesome.
HERE's TO A SPEEDY RECOVERY FOR ALL OF US !!!
Carrie
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Hi Carrie,
Well an angio is proof positive of vascular tos. Be careful please with this and don't wait around for docs. Make sure you can be seen asap.
I just don't understand why they do the angio before an ultrasound. It seems to me that doing an angio which costs so much money is the second test to do AFTER doing an ultrasound which is lower in cost.
does not compute!!
just me commenting on your medical system.....but then what do I know it takes me sometimes years to see doctors here in Canada so perhaps I should keep my nose out!!!
take care
love and hugs,
Victoria
