Angiograms, PTA, Stenting...​

PROCEDURES INCLUDED

  • Peripheral, Renal, Mesenteric, Carotid, and Cerebral Artery Disease (PAD) procedures (Arteriography, Angioplasty, Stenting)

PREOP

  • All patients need to be seen in the clinic
  • Angiograms and most interventions are outpatient procedures unless there is a problem.
  • LABS:  CBC, Chem basic, INR

LOCATION OF THE PROCEDURE

  • Cath lab

MEDICATIONS

  • Aspirin or Plavix – All patients should be on these medications, unless contraindicated.
  • Lovenox, Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH), Arixtra – Last dose 24hs or more prior to procedurE
  • Pradaxa – Do not take 3 days prior to procedure if possible.  See “Warfarin” (immediately below) for “bridge” anticoagulation, if necessary (CONTACT IR physician), if Pradaxa is discontinued.
  • Warfarin (Coumadin) – Depends upon procedure and indication. Find out the reason the patient is taking it and contact IR physician. If needs to be stopped: Stop 5 days days prior to procedure.

FOLLOW UP

  • CLINIC FOLLOW UP AFTER DIAGNOSTIC ANGIOGRAM (no intervention):  Phone call 1-2 days, only.
  • INTERVENTION:  Phone call 1-2 days after discharge, then CLINIC VISIT 1-2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year (unless otherwise directed)