After Your Procedure (MUMH)
What Happens After Your Procedure (MUMH)
When the procedure is done, you may be a little sleepy, so we’re going to want to keep a close eye on you. You’ll stay in the recove...
Do’s and Don’ts (MUMH)
There are going to be instructions to follow when you get home. There might be a lot of instructions, but there are really good reas...
Caring for Your Procedure Site (MUMH)
When you get home, it’s very important that you care for the site where the doctor inserted the catheter. There are some guidelines...
When to Call the Cardiologist
When you get home, we’ll need you to monitor how you’re doing and tell us how you’re feeling. First off, it’s normal to feel a...
When to Call 911
If something serious occurs, it is important that you call 911. Reasons you would want to call 911 are: Bleeding that doesn’t stop a...
The Impact of Missing One Dose
Madeline is a local patient and has received care from MedStar Health for many years. She went to the Emergency Department after exp...
What Is Cardiac Rehabilitation?
The goal of cardiac rehabilitation, or rehab, is to help you get heart healthy. If you’ve had a heart event, your doctor may recomme...
Dealing with Your Chest Pain (MUMH)
The hope is that the procedure you just had will lessen your chest pain, but there’s the chance that it may still occur. If you do e...