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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: cchalk11 on October 17, 2015, 06:20:52 PM

Title: Angioplasty
Post by: cchalk11 on October 17, 2015, 06:20:52 PM

After I had angioplasty done on my fistula I noticed that my thrill has disappeared and I can't hear it with my stethoscope. Has anyone else had this problem?

Title: Re: Angioplasty
Post by: Michael Murphy on October 17, 2015, 07:04:15 PM

I would see the vascular surgeon as soon as possible.

Title: Re: Angioplasty
Post by: cchalk11 on October 17, 2015, 07:26:14 PM

My next session is monday morning at 5:30 am and I am freaking out over this.

Title: Re: Angioplasty
Post by: Michael Murphy on October 18, 2015, 12:54:04 AM

Go to the emergency room. They may be able to help.

Title: Re: Angioplasty
Post by: Simon Dog on October 18, 2015, 08:16:27 AM

Call your clinic and talk to the RN on duty.  Ask what their policy is for when they notice this when a patient is at the center for a treatment.

Title: Re: Angioplasty
Post by: cchalk11 on October 18, 2015, 10:13:40 AM

I called the on call Dr and he told me I probably will have to have the procedure done again. He said skip my session Monday and go back to the surgeon instead. Boy it's been a rough week but I gotta do what I gotta do. It sucks, the procedure isn't fun.