General Preparation for an Interventional Radiology Procedure

Written order needed.

You will not be allowed to drive after your exam, so have transportation arranged.

Ask your doctor about going off aspirin or blood thinners seven days prior to your exam.

For detailed preparation instructions, you will need to call one of the following numbers:

For interventional procedures such as:

  • Angiogram
  • Arthrogram
  • Balloon Occlusion Test
  • Discogram
  • Embolization
  • Epidural Block
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Myelogram
  • Nerve blocks
  • Neurologic biopsies
  • Spinal Compression Fractures
  • Thrombolysis

    • Call: (310) 423-2468

    For Uterine Fibroid Embolization scheduling, information, or for preparation instructions:

    Call: (310) 423-2UAE (2823)

    For Biopsies (non-neurologic) and radio frequency ablation

    Call: (310) 423-8000