If you are taking Coumadin® (warfarin), Plavix®, Lovenox®, Aggrenox®, Pradaxa®, Effient® or any other blood thinning medication, make sure you know if and when you are to stop these medications. Please contact your doctor today if you are unsure.
You may not drive following the exam for the remainder of the day. You must arrange for transportation and have a driver, whom you know, pick you up following your exam. If you do not have someone to drive you home your procedure will be canceled. You may take a taxi or other non-medical hired service only if you are accompanied by a responsible adult.
Your procedure will last approximately two hours from the time you arrive to the time you’re released. You may confirm your release time with the facility when you arrive.