If IV contrast was given, you may be asked to drink extra fluids throughout the day to help your body flush out the contrast. The Radiologist will provide your health-care provider with an interpretation of the results of the CT Scan. The blood vessels will be visualized with the help of contrast media. This contrast media is injected through a catheter at or near the region of interest, where it will outline the vessels of interest for the doctors. All patients are required to sign a consent form prior to the exam.
Times vary due to the procedure and the patient's anatomy.
Once the procedure is finished, and the catheter is pulled, the doctor must hold pressure on the entry site for approximately 20 minutes. Patients must then have a 10-15 minute observation period in the Angiography suite. If an outpatient, the patient may then be discharged under the supervision of an adult companion. Limited activity is necessary with respect to the puncture site for the remainder of the day. All angiography patients must have a clear liquid diet at least eight hours prior to their exam.