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During A Cardiac Catherization, Will I Be Asleep Or Awake?

During a cardiac catherization, will I be asleep or awake?
Wed, 16 Dec 2009
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You will be sedated, but able to be awakened to turn your head for camera position or to take a breath when asked to do so. You will not recall much about the procedure and you will have no pain. You will not be in distress.
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During A Cardiac Catherization, Will I Be Asleep Or Awake?

You will be sedated, but able to be awakened to turn your head for camera position or to take a breath when asked to do so. You will not recall much about the procedure and you will have no pain. You will not be in distress.