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Old 7th Dec 2017, 21:02
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CT Coronary Angiogram?

I had some symptoms that possibly could have pointed towards a cardio issue of pains on my left side (shoulder, arm, and chest).

I was bounced off various consultants over a few month period by my GP, one of which was a Cardiologist who referred me for a CT Coronary Angiogram.

I held off having this scan as he thought from the description of my symptoms it 'was unlikely' to be cardio related and I wasn't keen on the radiation dosage if not 100% necessary. He said a CT Coronary Angiogram is the gold standard and would be 100% accurate.

I've now had an MRI of my neck which shows my C7 Disc has herniated and the spinal consultant thinks this the likely culprit for my issues.

I'm now in a major quandary if I should rule out any cardio risk?

My AME thinks it was unusual I wasn't given a stress ECG or echo before being referred for a CT Coronary Angiogram.

I'm worried about the radiation dosage if I don't really need the scan, but I am now thinking maybe I should clear my mind.
I have no family history of coronary heart disease.
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