1. When will I be discharged?
Usually you will be discharged the day after cardiac catheterization.
2. How long is the cardiac catheterization?
Approximately two to five hours.
3. Who do the study staff work for?
All device study staff work for the Department of Cardiology, not the device
manufacturer.
4. Is the recovery longer because I have a
device?
No, this isn't any different than a regular diagnostic catheterization
5. . Do the follow-up appointments have to be at
Children's Hospital Boston?
The site of the follow-up evaluation depends on the trial you are enrolled in.
6. Do I have to take special precautions because
of my device?
You need to take aspirin and take antibiotics with dental visits for at least six
months. You should also avoid having a magnetic resonance imaging scan (MRI) for
six weeks, unless it is medically essential.
7. Do I have to be careful around microwaves,
cellular phones, and airport security?
No. There are no additional precautions required.
8. Will I have stitches or staples where the
catheter was inserted?
No. You will have a dressing after the procedure for one day and then a
band-aid after that.
9. Are
there other centers where one can get the Device placed?
Yes. All of the the United States trials discussed on this website are
multi-institutional. The device is also available in Europe.
For more information about the studies, visit the NMT website at
http://www.nitinolmed.com
