1. Nothing to eat or drink after __________ on ___________except to take your medication with     a few sips of water, unless directed by your. physician.

2. If you are a diabetic or on Coumadin, check with your physician as the dose may need to be     adjusted. If you are on Glucophage, you will need to hold your dosage for a period of 1-2     days.

3. Please bring a list of your current medications, the current dose, and how many times a day     you take them.

4. A heart Catheterization is an all-day procedure and requires 4-8 hours of bed rest. Please     arrange for someone to drive you home when you are discharged.

5. Please leave all your expensive valuables at home. Check books, credit card and cash is not     needed.

6. The recovery room does have restricted visiting hours. Children below the age of 12 are not     admitted and only two visitors are allowed at anyone time.

7. If you are allergic to IVP dye you will need a prescription for Prednisone to be taken 40 mg. in     AM and 40mg in PM on the day before the procedure and 40 mg on the day of the procedure.

8. Aspirin- (enteric coated) It is preferred that you take this medication on the day of the     procedure.
    
     If you have any further questions, please call at ___________