You will lay flat or with your head slightly elevated on the stretcher for four hours. You may eat or drink once you get back to the recovery area or your room.

EP lab staff will check your vital signs and incision frequently to make sure there is no swelling or bleeding. If you notice any bleeding or swelling, place your hand over your incision and notify the staff immediately. After four hours of recovery, you may resume normal activity on a limited basis. For 24 hours after this test, you should not drive or lift objects weighing more than 10 pounds. If you received sedation during the procedure, we ask that you do not operate heavy machinery for 48 hours.

Upon returning home, if you experience any bleeding or swelling, apply pressure to your incision for five minutes. If the swelling increases or bleeding does not stop, notify your physician. The incision may be sore for a couple of days. You may take Tylenol or a derivative for the pain, if you are not allergic.