Survey
Please notify your doctor's office before scheduling if:
- You might be pregnant
- You are allergic to IV contrast (x-ray dye, IVP dye or heart catherization dye are all the same kind of contrast (dye)
- You have any kidney problems
- You have sickle cell disease
- You have multiple myeloma
- You are diabetic and taking any of these medications: Advandamet, Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucovance, Januvia, Metaglip, Metformin, or Actoplus Met
- You take anti-inflammatory drugs (nonsteroidal) over the counter or prescription such as Motrin, Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Aleve, these need to be stopped the day before the exam and 2 days after. Aspirin can be taken.
- You are diabetic, have high blood pressure, or kidney problems and/or are over 65 years old. You will need a blood test to check the creatinine level prior to getting the IV contrast
Click on a procedure below to see what you need to do to prepare for it: