To prepare for a coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) -- a study of the inside of your tiny heart vessels that's done without going inside your heart:
- Avoid any caffeinated drinks on the day before or the day of your exam, including coffee, tea, energy drinks, or caffeinated sodas.
- Avoid energy or diet pills on the day before or the day of your exam.
- Do not use Viagra or any similar medication on the day before or the day of your exam. It is not compatible with the medications you will receive during the procedure.
- On the day of your exam, do not eat for four hours prior to the procedure.
To prepare for a coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) --
a study of the inside of your tiny heart vessels that's done
without going inside your heart: Avoid any caffeinated drinks on
the day before or the day of your exam, including...
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Dr. A Jamil Tajik of Aurora Health Care answered:To prepare for a coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) -- a study of the inside of your tiny heart vessels that's done without going inside your heart: