Hospital Procedures
You have been scheduled for a hospital procedure by your physician. During your visit we want you to be informed and comfortable. Please take a few moments to read the information contained on our Web site to help answer any questions or concerns you may have. If you should have further questions or concerns please call our office at 937-454-9527 Ext. 3005 to speak with our Hospital Scheduler.
The following procedures are performed at designated area hospitals.
- Angiography (Angiogram)
- Cardioversion
- Cardiac (Heart) Catheterization
- Electrophysiology (EP) Studies
- ICD Insertion
- Pacemaker Insertion
- Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary (balloon) Angiography (PTCA)
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Stent Procedure- Coronary and Peripheral
- Transesophageal Echocardiography(TEE)
- Tilt Table Study
- Peripheral Vascular Studies
General Instructions:
- Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before your procedure.
- Ask a family member or friend to provide your transportation.
- Bring your current insurance cards
- Bring an overnight bag in the event you remain in the hospital.
- Bring a list of your medications and doses.
If you are taking any blood thinners such as Coumadin, Warfarin, Plavix or Aspirin, please call the Hospital Scheduler for further instructions to avoid a delay or cancellation of your procedure.
To obtain directions or information about the hospital you have chosen for your procedure, please click here.
Disclaimer: The information from this site is not meant to be a substitute for your physician's instruction or advice, but another form of providing basic information to our patients. Always seek the advice of your physician or other health professional before starting any new treatment.