What To Expect Before Catheter Ablation
Before having catheter ablation, discuss with your
doctor:
- How to prepare for the procedure, including
limits on eating and drinking. You will likely need to stop eating and drinking
by midnight before the procedure. Your doctor will give you specific
instructions.
- Any medicines youre taking, and whether you
should stop taking them before the procedure.
- Whether you have diabetes, kidney disease, or
other conditions that may require taking extra steps during or after the
procedure to avoid complications.
Some people go home the same day as the procedure.
Others need to stay overnight for 1 or more days. Driving after the procedure
may not be safe. Your doctor will let you know if you need to arrange for
someone to drive you home. |