Thank you for choosing The Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute. Please be sure to review the information you received regarding preparation for your procedure. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (847) 916-0606.
Continue taking Aspirin, Plavix (clopidogrel), Effient, and Brilinta unless specifically instructed to stop.
If you take Insulin, only take a half dose the morning of the procedure, regardless of your scheduled procedure time. Do not take any other diabetes medication on the morning of the procedure.
Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your procedure, including gum and candy. If your procedure is in the afternoon, you may eat a light breakfast the morning of your procedure.
Do not use tobacco products after midnight the night before your procedure.