Because it can cause bleeding
The procedure is contraindicated in patients with an occluded carotid artery and in cases of severe neurologic deficit resulting from cerebral infarction.
A sedative is given to make the patient drowsy and relaxed, but the patient will not be completely asleep during the procedure.
Anyone can get a cat scan young or old. It is not recommended for women who are pregnant, since it uses radiation which could be harmful to the fetus.
To open an artery near the heart
Its a coronary vasodilator(widens vessels) for treatment of angina pectoris (usually a result of lack of oxygen to the heart muscle i.e. atherosclerosis where plaques form on the inner wall of the arteries restricting blood flow.
Jessica Ma has written: 'The role of lipid-lowering therapy for secondary prevention in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention'
Allan Brown has written: 'Economic evaluation of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention with stenting' -- subject(s): Platelet aggregation inhibitors -- economics, Coronary thrombosis -- prevention & control
its not
may be contraindicated in patients with respiratory depression. NSAIDs may be hazardous to patients with ulcers or an ulcer history. They should be used with care for patients with renal insufficiency or coagulation disorders
ketamine
The procedure is contraindicated in patients with an occluded carotid artery and in cases of severe neurologic deficit resulting from cerebral infarction.
Aromatherapy is not contraindicated to date for patients on Synthroid.
morphine, demerol
In one study, patients undergoing their first coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) had a mortality rate of 1.7% versus 5.2% for elective reoperation
Patients with advanced coronary disease may require continuous ECG monitoring throughout their exercise sessions.
yes
Patients who are anemic or have a history of cardiovascular disease may not be good candidates for phlebotomy.