Like you, I did not require an angiogram prior to surgery given my age and active lifestyle.

However, it was very interesting… My first cardiologist, Dr. Bad Bedside Manner, put me on the super, super, super fast track for an angiogram two days later. After reading books, like Coronary, that was another signal (for me at least) that I should consider other cardiologists quickly.

I’m glad I did not stick with that Dr. Bad Bedside Manner. I later learned he did the exact same thing to another patient.

Thanks for bringing this point up! If any of you are interested in learning more about angiograms / cardiac catheterizations, here is a great patient story:

http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2008/08/18/cardiac-catheterization-procedure-insurance-fear-pain-going-home/

Keep on tickin!

Adam