CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY
AFTER THE PROCEDURE
The catheter and the introducer are removed.
Several techniques are used to allow the healing of the puncture sites.
- Radial artery:
Compression is applied to the puncture site by means of an inflated wrist band or a compressive bandage. The compression system is removed between 4 and 6 hours after the procedure. Though completely painless, these systems may cause some discomfort.
- Femoral artery:
Several suturing systems may be used which are generally removed after a 6-hour resting period.
A 10- to 20- minute manual compression may also be performed to prevent the formation of hematoma. A simple bandage is then applied and kept in place for a few hours.
Your physician will tell you whether you may stand up on the evening of the procedure or on the following day.
Upon completion of the procedure, you will be given the results of the coronary angiogram. These results will also be passed on to your consultant cardiologist immediately.
You will be able to get in touch with a member of your family by phone .
The cardiologist will discuss with you the various therapeutic options available to treat potential lesions. Should coronary dilatation be considered, this can be performed immediately after the coronary angiogram or on the following day.
