After Cardiac Catheterization

What do I do if I forget to take a dose of my medication?
If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to the regular schedule....
Mon, 15 Jul, 2019 at 6:51 AM
Can I crush my medication?
If your medication is in tablet form, do not split, crush, or chew it. Swallow the tablet whole. If it is in capsule form, do not open it and sprinkle the c...
Mon, 15 Jul, 2019 at 6:51 AM
Who do I call if I have questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, call the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory any time at 212-241-5881 and ask to speak to a nurse practitioner. We wil...
Mon, 15 Jul, 2019 at 6:52 AM
Who do I call if I need help?
If any medication side effects develop or change in intensity, contact your doctor as soon as possible. And if you have symptoms such as chest pain, palpita...
Wed, 31 Jul, 2019 at 3:30 AM
When should I see my cardiologist?
Be sure to call and make a follow-up appointment with your cardiologist one to two weeks after your procedure.
Mon, 15 Jul, 2019 at 6:53 AM
Recovery after a Defibrillator Battery Change Procedure
Q- What to expect during the recovery after a defibrillator battery change procedure? After your procedure, you will have a gauze dressing over the incisio...
Mon, 26 Oct, 2020 at 2:19 AM
Recuperación después de un procedimiento de cambio de batería del desfibrilador
P- ¿Qué esperar durante la recuperación después de un procedimiento de cambio de batería del desfibrilador? Después de su procedimiento, le colocarán un ap...
Wed, 22 Sep, 2021 at 10:02 AM