Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their treatment options. The following questions related to the Angiojet may be helpful:

1. Am I a candidate for treatment with Angiojet?
   
   
2. Would you favor the use of the Angiojet over other alternatives (e.g., clot-busting drugs)? Why?
   
   
3. Where will the procedure be performed?
   
   
4. Does it need to be performed by a specialist?
   
   
5. Will the procedure be performed with the new Angiojet system?
   
   
6. How long will the procedure take?
   
   
7. What can I expect in terms of recovery?
   
   
8. What are the risks with Angiojet treatment?
   
   
9. What are my restrictions following this treatment?
   
   
10. How will you know if the treatment was successful?
    
    
11. Can Angiojet treatment be performed in the same area more than once?
    
    
12. What will follow if the treatment was not successful?