The procedure takes place in a radiology department, special procedures room, or cardiac diagnostics laboratory within a hospital.
You are sedated prior to the procedure, but are awake and able to follow instructions during the test. You will remain on a stretcher or flat on a radiology table for the duration of the test.
You are given local anesthesia to insert the catheter, so the only sensation is one of pressure at the site. Discomfort may arise from having to remain still for prolonged periods of time. The procedure may last from 1 to several hours.
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