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Frequently
Asked Questions
How
long will the procedure take?
Special procedures
range from 1 to 3 hours. Post- procedure care is also planned by the
radiologist and nurse. Patients are monitored in the Same Day Surgery
Unit for a prescribed time, depending on the type of procedure
performed.
Will
I be given a contrast agent?
Contrast agents are
routinely used in several interventional procedures, especially those
that involve the diagnosis or treatment of vascular disease. On
rare occasions the contrast agent may cause an allergic reaction.
Patients must inform their physician and the radiology staff of prior
allergic reactions and certain medical conditions.
Are
there any preparations before this procedure?
Preparations
depend on the type of procedure performed. A member of the staff will
call the patient the day/evening before the exam to give specific
instructions.
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