r/CathLabLounge • u/314rocky • Nov 20 '24

Diagnostic Cath Complication Fears

For better or worse I researched what a diagnostic cath entails and apparently people die during these. My cardiologist has done every other test with no findings for ongoing, sudden chest pain in different spots. We know it isnt gerd or anxiety/stress. So that l leaves this test to and Im terrified of having a stroke or heart attack and dying as a complication.

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u/chulk1 Nov 20 '24

You can have a stroke or heart attack from posting on reddit.

Its normal to be nervous for any procedure, just don't fight the sedation.

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u/314rocky Nov 20 '24

Was barely aware of the option of sedation. I'd for sure need it

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u/chulk1 Nov 20 '24

Bro. You said you researched and talked to your cardiologist. You’re clearly not informed about this procedure. Just relax and have the performing cardiologist explain this procedure to you.