Jane had a CT Coronary Angiogram (w/contrast) and a CT Coronary Calcium Scan done this morning (I think that's what they're called). Both were done at the same time at the new IU Medical facility just minutes from our home. We arrived at 10:45am, and were on our way back home by 11:35am - so, we were there less than an hour.
The reason for the procedure was because she saw her doctor about some discomfort, and given a family history of heart issues he recommended she see a cardiologist, who then recommended doing this just to see what was going on.
She couldn't have caffeine the morning of the test (though she was able to have a piece of toast right when she got up), and they gave her a pill to slow her heart rate before arriving (apparently they want to take the images between heart beats, so slower heart beats allow for better pics).
It didn't take long to do. They had her put a gown top on, put an IV in her arm, then get on the scan table. When they send the dye through it makes you really warm (and kinda feels like peeing your pants), but it only lasts like a minute. They also had her take a nitroglycerin tablet to open up the passageways (which doesn't taste great, and may give you a slight headache). That was it.
She has a follow-up cardiologist appointment in like 3 weeks, and hopefully she will get the results of the test before then (maybe next week).
Otherwise... it's Wednesday; and I got caught in a total downpour on my bike ride this morning before taking her to the doctor.
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Thanks again for being there with me. And for the nice lunch afterward. :)
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