Recently diagnosed with Angina
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Hi, I had an angiogram on the 3 May and was prescribed Bisoprolol 2.5 mg, Atorvastatin 40 mg and aspirin 75 mg daily. I didn't have a stent inserted. Since the procedure and taking medication I have had a really heavy head, some dizziness and a painful neck. My doctor suggested stopping the statins for a week to see if they are causing the problem but I still feel the same. I have been taking 20 mg of Simvastatin for a number of years (Type 1 diabetic) and have never had any problem with those. Also, is it ok to do gentle swimming now? Look forward to hearing any suggestions. Thank you.
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linda89207 Loey
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Kbcutie Loey
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I agree with Linda about the beta blocker lowering blood pressure. I had to lower my dosage of that bc I naturally have low BP anyway and I was getting dizzy. It really helped a lot when I did that. Also, you have probably changed your diet and lowered your salt intake. My dr told me this change can also make you light headed. Just make sure you're drinking plenty of water and ask exactly how many mg of salt you can have. When I was in heart failure mode, my dr had me lay flat on my back with legs straight up or on wall to increase circulation. This really helped when I had dizzy spells or was light headed. Stretching and mild swimming should be fine at this point but check with your dr first. Hope this helps!
Kimberly
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samuels Loey
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If your blood pressure is normally spot on then it would be the BP lowering medication causing you the grief, perhaps you were put on it for circulation problems since you mentioned you were diabetic ? Also being a diabetic that is probably why you have been put on the other medication as a preventitive measure perhaps ?
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As a person tha's had a few Angiograms, it depends on the Cardiologist, in their entry point, you will feel a slight prick, much the sams a needle, but that's about it, the procedure itself is not painful, however when they inject the dye you will feel a war sensation all over your body for a round 30 seconds,recovery time is about 5 - 8 hours before you are back up on your feet, sometimes less, especially if they went through the wrist, the only restriction is that you aren't allowed to drive for 48 hours after procedure. Usually the cardiologist will tell you then and there while doing the procedure, they wil show you what they find on the monitors. Where I am, stenting is only done when an artery is generally 95% blocked but I have heard some are done at 85%. I have a 60% in the RCA and a 50% in the L.A.D , depends what they find before prescribing medication .
Ohhh almost forgot they give you something to relax you prior to the procedure
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