Hi Becky! I'm in Bedford Tx and have an appointment with Dr. Will Ryan at Heart Hospital Baylor Plano in May. I have TAA and BAV. Did they have to do a heart cath on you prior to surgery? I am concerned about getting enough sedation to withstand the cath... Read more.
Susan Lynn
Becky - Don't worry about the cath procedure. I had a radial cardiac catheterization and declined the sedation and, although there was a little burning sensation in my arm when the dye was injected, it was very tolerable. The whole procedure was only about 20 minutes. I also only stayed... Read more.
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