Patient Instructions

We look forward to helping you on your way to improved cardiovascular health. Please review the following information in detail as it contains pertinent information about your upcoming procedure. If the following steps are overlooked, the procedure may be rescheduled for your safety.

Prior to your procedure

A clinical team member will contact you with details regarding the day of your procedure instructions and surgery center time of arrival. Notify your physician if you have a shellfish or iodine allergy. Smoking is not allowed and consuming alcoholic beverages or illicit / illegal drugs is prohibited 24 hours prior to your procedure.

What to bring

Please be sure to bring important documents, identification, as well as any medical devices you may need. Please also bring a current list of all medications you are taking, including pain medications.

What to wear

Wear loose, comfortable clothing and do not wear or bring jewelry or valuables. Do not wear nail polish on the day of the procedure. Expect to remove dentures, partials, contacts and body piercings.

Transportation

Getting to and from your procedure is important. Please make plans for a responsible adult to drive you home. No public transportation is allowed on the day of your procedure.

You must have someone drive you home after your procedure. You may not drive yourself. Someone must stay with you for the first 24 hours.

Medication instructions

Please refer to instructions provided to you by your physician.

Cancellation policy

• You must contact your physician’s office to cancel your procedure at least 24 hours in advance.