Hi Doctor, My father was implanted with Pacemaker in Feb 2005.. but now sinec last two days, he is feeling a bit uneasy while walking.. or climbing up the stairs... I consulted a cardiologist and he told that, since he is implanted Pacemaker, ECG reading may not help.. Hence he suggested to go for coronary angio..Please suggest waht should I do...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, his cardiologist is right. He needs coronary angiography to know the cause for you his symptoms. His heart functions might have decreased which is causing this uneasiness on walking and climbing stairs. He might have coronary artery blockage. So to diagnose all these, coronary angiography is must. It is not only diagnostic but therapeutic also. This means that if he is having blockage in coronary then during angiography we can fix it. So better to get done coronary angiography. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.