I'm sorry, but you don't need 6 ablations. Someone is taking advantage of you!

Published on Jul 11, 2012

You can talk to your physician about prescribing an anxiolytic prior to the procedure to see if this takes the edge off. These are medications like Ativan, Valium, halcion, etc.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

I believe the bigger question is why you need 5-6 ablation procedures. This is highly uncommon in epidemiology to suggest 6 vessels are diseased in a given individual. There are concerns about general anesthesia, yet if you are in an academic setting, you may find more can be done with you under general anesthesia that will help you avoid the anxiety.

Step #1: Consider a second opinion to verify the need for such excessive treatment. (Again, this is quite unusual)
Step #2: Consider a facility which offers general anesthesia.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

I typically do not treat with anxiolytics, but your primary care doctor can prescribe Valium or Xanax to take an hour before your procedures. Someone has to drive you to the office and drive you home if you take this class of medication.

Published on Jul 11, 2012