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Using X-ray or Ultrasound images to guide the procedure, the Vascular
(Angiography)/Interventional Radiologist inserts thin tubes (catheters)
and other tiny instruments through the blood vessels and other pathways
of the body to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions that
previously required surgery. Many of the procedures can be
done on an outpatient basis through day medicine or day surgery.
The procedures listed in this section of our web site can be done
on an outpatient basis without any significant complications.
If you require any additional information please contact any of
the Saskatoon Hospitals to speak with a radiologist.
Instructions For Patients Before All Outpatient Angiography,
Biopsy Or Venous Access Procedures
- Drink only clear fluids after a normal supper the evening before
your procedure. This may include coffee, tea, juice, Jell-O, clear
soups. No dairy products please.
- Take all your regular medications with water as ordered by
your doctor.
- Bring all your medications, and respective dosages of these
medications, with you on the morning of your procedure. If you
are on medications for diabetes ask your family doctor about the
need to stop these medications.
- You must not be taking any anticoagulants ("blood thinners")
before your angiogram. If you take these medications they must
be stopped well before your procedure, please consult with your
doctor about these medications.
- Report to the Admitting Department of Saskatoon City Hospital
and St. Paul’s Hospital 30 minutes prior to your scheduled
appointment to register. At Royal University Hospital, please
report 60 minutes before your scheduled appointment. After registration
please report to the Reception desk of the Medical Imaging Department
with your admission papers.
- You must be accompanied by an adult who will transport you
to and from the hospital
- You must arrange to spend the night after your angiogram or
biopsy in the company of an adult who can transport you to the
Hospital within 15 minutes if a delayed complication of the procedure
occurs. Patients who have a venous access procedure may return
home.
- Patients should expect a two to six hour supervised recovery
period after their procedure is completed. This is standard practice
and is in the interest of patient safety and comfort.
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