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Go ahead I have had the angiography and catherization twice - first time in 1987 ( or so ) then just recently Dec something or other - same doc both times - no sweat - doesn't hurt - get funny sensation when they inject a dye other wise really a piece of cake - you can actualy see the catheter in the heart on a screen - same one the doc is seeing - he may even point out things for you - a blockage for instance. If you want to pacify yourself about reaction to the dye( which some people get) I think they can test beforehand - apparently it is derived from shellfish - they asked me if I was allergic to shellfish. I'm not the PWP -that's my sweetie, she just turned 80 last week - she has a pacemaker to keep her pump going. Lots of luck Bob Anibal ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joan Hartman" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2000 11:55 AM Subject: non PD medical advice Has anyone had a cardiac catherization and cardiac/coronary angiography..... ...they want to do one on me........I chickened out when I saw what I had to sign in front of a witness no less where the other papers I signed didn't require a witness....wasn't sure about PD medication reaction with whatever they would give me....went into emergency with tightness in chest and spent 3 days in hospital with all kinds of tests that came out normal except for one that showed a possible blockage in an area difficult to confirm because I am female....I have a big problem with water retention...and now they think it might be from the heart.....everything else checks out fine...happened to meet my neuro whom I trust in ER and she recommended the cardiologist so I have no problem there. I have my four adult kids upset with me because I refused the test...but the day they wanted to do it when I woke up I just didn't "feel" right about having it done...I wasn't scared or anything just felt like I needed to check out med reactions, and clean up a few legal things, just in case.........I have scheduled a followup in 10 days with the cardiologist and will probably do it then....but would like some input....please reply to me off list so I don't take everyone's time and space with the emails...thanks ...Joan Hartman [log in to unmask]