Monday, March 16, 2015

CT with Contrast (warm iodine)

Steps in a fun 3D imaging of the heart and it's coronary arteries:

1. Paperwork, filled out neatly

2. Drink plenty of water

3. Check vitals (heart rate + BP)

4. Insert IV

5. Take Metoprolol to lower heart rate

6. Lie down on table

7. Breath as prompted

8. Feel the spicy taste of Nitroglycerin under tongue

9. Feel the warm rush of iodine coursing through body.

10. Wait for pictures to develop and doctors interpretation. >"<