I had a heart catherization 8 days ago and I still do not feel 100%. I have had one before and did not have these recuperation symptoms. I feel chest pressure, dizziness when I bend over, extreme fatique upon exerting myself and have bouts of feeling cold and then hot flashes (all of which I did not have previously). I do not know if this could still be from the anaesetic I was given or gas or both. I think I may have been given too much because I was not awake during the procedure and the recovery in the recovery room was a couple hours longer than last time. I am 68 years old. I would appreciate your opinion. Thank you so much.
Hi There After going through your query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you that in catheterization procedure only local anesthesia is given and effect of that subsides in 6-12 hours. Your symptoms can be because anxiety or due to some medication (if you are prescribed). Kindly consult your treating doctor if any medication was prescribed. Hope this will helping Regards