IR Preprocedural Instructions
Covid Proof of Vaccination and Testing
Either a valid Covid-19 vaccination card, or a negative Covid-19 test must be obtained within five (5) days prior to your scheduled procedure. This may be either a PCR or antigen test. This can be done at our office. If you have an outside test, then the results must be faxed out and emailed to our office at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled procedure. If you feel sick (such as having a fever, cold, sore throat, or the flu) before your procedure, call your doctor in Interventional Radiology.
Ask about your medications
You may need to stop taking some of your medications before your procedure. Talk with your healthcare provider about which medications are safe for you to stop taking. Whether they recommend you stop taking the medication depends on the type of procedure you’re having and the reason you’re taking blood thinners. Some common examples of blood thinners which must often be stopped prior to the procedure are listed below:
Examples of Blood Thinners:
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Clopidogrel (Plavix®) |
Cilostazol (Pletal®) |
Fondaparinux (Arixtra®) |
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto®) |
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Dabigatran (Pradaxa®) |
Dalteparin (Fragmin®) |
Heparin (injection) |
Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine®, Sulfazine®) |
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Apixaban (Eliquis®) |
Dipyridamole (Persantine®) |
Meloxicam (Mobic®) |
Ticagrelor (Brilinta®) |
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Aspirin |
Edoxaban (Savaysa®) |
Prasugrel (Effient®) |
Tinzaparin (Innohep®) |
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Celecoxib (Celebrex®) |
Enoxaparin (Lovenox®) |
Pentoxifylline (Trental®) |
Warfarin (Jantoven®, Coumadin®) |
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) |
Ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®) |
Naproxen (Aleve®) |
The Day Before Your Procedure
Do not eat anything after midnight the night before your procedure. This includes hard candy and gum.
The Day of Your Procedure
Do not eat anything the day of your procedure. You can drink a total of 8 ounces of water between midnight and 2 hours before your scheduled arrival time. Do not drink anything else. Please take your regular medications unless otherwise instructed.
Do not drink anything starting 2 hours before your scheduled arrival time. This includes water.
Arrange for someone to take you home
You must have a responsible care partner take you home after your procedure. A responsible care partner is someone who can help you get home safely and report concerns to your healthcare providers, if needed. Make sure to plan this before the day of your procedure.
If you don’t have a responsible care partner to take you home, you may use an agency that can send someone to go home with you. There’s usually a charge for this service, and you’ll need to provide transportation. It’s OK to use a taxi or car service, but you must still have a responsible care partner with you.
For any questions related to your procedure please contact:
Phone = 516-407-6317
Fax = 516-407-6338
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
Our mission at NY Imaging Specialists is to provide the highest-quality advanced imaging in a patient-centered and compassionate environment, with the comfort and convenience of being close to home.
To schedule an appointment by phone call 833-269-4624.