I had an angiogram done after my heart attack. They went up through an opening in my wrist. Overall it was painless, except for slight discomfort in the wrist, and took about an hour or two for the whole procedure. I heard a bunch of noises which I assume was the device measuring the openings in the various arteries.
I don't think it's anything to be afraid of. If you are nervous, you might want to discuss it with them. Our Foothills Hospital Cardiac Unit I am told is the best in in the country, so you couldn't be in a better place to have it done.
I'm guessing you will probably stay in the hospital the first night and out the next day. They should give you all the information you need after the procedure.
You can get a great deal of information you need on the internet re having an angiogram. I understand it can also be done with a CT scan and an MRI, but it sounds like you are getting the balloon procedure.
If you want to ask me anything else, you may PM me. All the best.#
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