Geniculate Artery Embolization Postprocedure Instructions

Loudoun Medical Group Interventional Radiology Center

Thank you for having your Geniculate Artery Embolization at the Loudoun Medical Group Interventional Radiology Center! Our team is here to help you through the whole process from consultation to follow-up. Below, you will find an explanation of what to expect after the procedure. If you have any questions or concerns that are not addressed in the instructions, please call or email us at the contact information below.

Symptoms You May Notice

• You may experience itching, redness, or skin discoloration over the treated area.
• It is normal to have a low-grade fever less than 101.5°F (38.6°C) for 4-7 days. Please call if you develop a fever over 101.5°F (38.6°C).
• You may have some tenderness and/or bruising around the puncture site initially. Bruising can take 2-3 weeks to go away completely. If you feel a lump that is growing or pulsatile, or experience numbness or discoloration of your fingers, please call us immediately.
• If you notice black, tarry stools, please stop NSAIDs (Toradol, Celebrex, ibuprofen) and contact our office immediately.

Diet

• Drink plenty of fluids over the next 24-48 hours unless instructed otherwise. This helps to flush the x-ray contrast out of your kidneys.
• Resume your normal diet.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages for 24 hours after the procedure.

Activity (for Groin Access)

• Avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours after your procedure. Avoid climbing long flights of stairs for 24 hours. Refrain from heavy lifting (more than 15-20 lbs or 7-9 kg) and exercise for 7 days or until the puncture site heals.
• Do not drive for 24 hours after the procedure.
• Avoid sitting in a bathtub or pool of water for 5 days following your procedure.

Incision Care

Remove the bandage on your puncture site the day after the procedure, and change the band-aid daily for the next three days. Gently clean the site with soap and water before applying a new band-aid, and dry the area thoroughly. Keep the site clean and dry to prevent infection. Do not apply powders or lotions to the puncture site for five days. Call us if redness, increasing tenderness/pain, swelling, or an enlarging hard lump occurs at the puncture site.

Medications

Depending on your allergies and medication tolerance, most patients will receive the following medications:

• Toradol 10 mg orally every 6 hours for 3 days for severe knee pain.
• Celebrex 200 mg orally twice daily for 14 days for mild to moderate post-procedure pain (after Toradol is completed).
• Cefadroxil 500 mg orally twice daily for 5 days post-procedure (antibiotic to prevent infection).

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the office at (703) 783-5355. In an emergency after 5:00 pm or over the weekend, please visit the emergency department or call 911.

Contact Information

• 19415 Deerfield Avenue, Suite 112, Lansdowne, VA 20176, Phone: 703-724-1195
• 1860 Town Center Drive, Suites 150 & 160, Reston, VA 20190, Phone: 703-480-0220
• 224-D Cornwall Street, N.W., Suite 400, Leesburg, VA 20176, Phone: 703-443-6733
• 24430 Stone Springs Blvd, Suite 100B, Dulles, VA 20166, Phone: 703-957-1022
• 1801 Robert Fulton Drive, Suite 510, Reston, VA 20191, Phone: 703-783-5355
• Email: [email protected]