Patient Instructions
Please consult the following instructions before your procedure to ensure your procedure goes as smoothly as possible.
Cardiovascular Surgery Center of the Palm Beaches
8240 FL-7
Suite 180
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
We look forward to helping you on your way to improved cardiovascular health. Please review the following information in detail as it contains pertinent information about your upcoming procedure. If the following steps are overlooked, the procedure may be rescheduled for your safety.
Week of procedure
In the week leading up to your procedure, please drink plenty of clear liquids the day prior to your procedure unless otherwise instructed. If you are having bloodwork done, it must have been drawn within 5 days of your procedure. If you have bloodwork done and they require further attention, your physician’s office will notify you.
Checklist
Day of your procedure
On the day of your procedure, please arrive at the facility at the time provided during your preoperative call. Ensure you have nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to your procedure. Notify your physician if you have a shellfish or iodine allergy. Smoking is not allowed and consuming alcoholic beverages or illicit / illegal drugs is prohibited 24 hours prior to your procedure.
Checklist
What to bring
Please be sure to bring important documents, identification, as well as any medical devices you may need. Please also bring a current list of all medications you are taking, including pain medications.
Emergency Contact Information: Have the name and contact information of a family member or friend who can be reached if necessary. Please note: Someone will need to drive you home and stay with you for 24 hours after the procedure.
What to bring:
What to wear
Wear loose, comfortable clothing and do not wear or bring jewelry or valuables. Do not wear nail polish on the day of the procedure. Expect to remove dentures, partials, contacts and body piercings.
What to wear:
Transportation
Getting to and from your procedure is important. Please make plans for a responsible adult to drive you home. No public transportation is allowed on the day of your procedure.
You must have someone drive you home after your procedure. You may not drive yourself. Someone must stay with you for the first 24 hours.
Getting to and from:
Medication instructions
Please follow these instructions carefully to ensure your safety during the procedure.
Medication instructions:
- Do not take Diuretics (water pills) the morning of the procedure.
- Herbal supplements should be stopped 7 days prior to the procedure.
- Aspirin, Plavix (Clopidogrel), Brilinta (Ticagrelor), Effient (Prasugrel) should be stopped ___ days prior to the procedure.
- Coumadin (Warfarin) should be stopped ___ days prior to the procedure.
- Xarelto (Rivaroxban), Eliquis (Apixaban), Pradaxa (Dabigatran) should be stopped ___ days prior to the procedure.
- Metformin should be stopped 2 days prior to the procedure.
- Patients with an insulin pump should continue their basal rate only on the day of the procedure.
- Type 1 diabetics should hold insulin the morning of the procedure.
- Tadalafil (Cialis), Sildenafil (Viagra) should be stopped 2 days prior to your procedure.
Cancellation policy
- You must contact your physician’s office to cancel your procedure at least 24 hours in advance.