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Anterior heart arteries

Cardiac catheterization

Coronary artery blockage

IVUS; Ultrasound - coronary artery; Endovascular ultrasound

After the test, the catheter is removed. A bandage is placed on the area. You will usually be asked to lie flat on your back for a few hours after the test to prevent bleeding.

If IVUS was done during cardiac catheterization, you will stay in the hospital for about 3 to 6 hours. If IVUS was done during angioplasty, you will stay in the hospital for 12 to 24 hours.

Review Date: 08/15/2006
Reviewed By: Augusto Pichard, M.D., Clinical Professor of Medicine and Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC.