Preparations
These are mandatory guidelines that will get you ready for your test, exam or procedure.
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Fat free dinner the night before examination.
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No dairy products or fried foods.
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No carbonated drinks 12 hours prior to examination.
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Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.
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Drink 6 large glasses (48 oz of clear fluids (water, juice, black coffee or tea).
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You must be finished drinking all 48 oz. of fluid one hour before the examination.
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DO NOT VOID – A full bladder is necessary for the examination.
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Please eat breakfast and lunch.
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Fat free dinner the night before examination.
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Nothing to eat after midnight.
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Drink 6 large glasses (48 oz) of clear fluids (water, juice, coffee or tea) one hour before examination.
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DO NOT VOID – A full bladder is necessary for the examination
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No Preparation Required
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Purchase FLEET ENEMA from the pharmacy. Follow instructions in the package. Take the enema 2 hours before the appointment time.
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Drink 5 glasses of water 1 hour before examination. DO NOT VOID (urinate) until the examination is completed.
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Ultrasound Guidelines
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Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.
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Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.
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This examination may take 1-3 hours.
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ON THE DAY PRIOR TO THE EXAMINATION:
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12 noon – liquid lunch
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Take “Royvac” at 12:30 p.m.
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Liquids only until midnight. No solids after midnight. If diabetic consult your Doctor.
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No deodorant or powder.
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No preparation required.
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Wear comfortable shoes, with a rubber sole (running shoes) and loose fitting clothes.
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DO NOT TAKE ANY ALLERGY, COLD MEDICATION, 24 HRS BEFORE TEST.
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X-Ray Guidelines
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Thyroid medication will affect the outcome of the test.
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Check with your Doctor regarding your medications.
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Please bring a list of all medications.
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DAY 1: nothing to eat or drink during 1 hour prior to test.
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DAY 2: no restrictions, resume regular diet
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No iodinated contrast injection (angiography, CT, IVP) in the prior 6 weeks.
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No iodinated contrast injection (angiography, CT, IVP) in the prior 6 weeks.
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Drink 2 glasses of water / juice 30 minutes prior to test
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Nothing to eat 4 hours prior to the test.
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Patients should be off ACE inhibitors for 72 hours prior to test.
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Please check with your referring Doctor.
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Bring all medications you are taking with list of dosage amount and frequency.
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No preparation required.
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No barium for 48 hours prior.
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No preparation required.
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No barium for 48 hours prior.
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No preparation required.
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No barium for 48 hours prior.
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No preparation required.
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No barium for 48 hours prior.
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No preparation required.
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No barium for 48 hours prior.
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No preparation required.
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No barium for 48 hours prior.
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Nothing to eat or drink for 4 hours prior to test.
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Must have chest x-ray 24 hours prior to test.
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Nuclear Medicine Guidelines
Please advise if Pregnant or Breast Feeding
Nuclear Cardiology Guidelines
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Patients should check with their Doctor whether or not to discontinue use of any HEART MEDICATIONS.
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Patients should have no breakfast on the day of the test and NO CAFFEINE (tea, coffee, chocolate, cola) 12 hours prior to test.
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Bring comfortable running shoes and shorts or pants for the exercise test.
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Bring all HEART AND OTHER MEDICATIONS you are currently taking 1 bring list of with dosage amount and frequency.
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The MYOCARDIAL PERFUSION STUDY examination consists of two parts which last approximately 5-6 hours in total duration. The majority of the time will be spent in the department.
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The Resting MUGA (ventricular function) consists of one part and lasts about 1-1.5 hours
Diabetic Patient Guidelines
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A) If ON INSLILIN: light breakfast the morning of the test, and take half the usual morning insulin dose.
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B) If on ORAL IMEDICATION: light breakfast, and do not take diabetes medication before the test. After the test, you may eat and take your medication.
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Certain medications should be stopped, if possible, before the test if permitted by your Doctor.