"the stuff they give you to relax you and have you almost "out" is really pleasant. REALLY pleasant."

So I have been told, but apparently they don't routinely administer it in this part of the world for this particular procedure, according to my pal Randy (who had an angiogram a few years back) and to the cardiologist: one's kept alert throughout so as all the better to enjoy the TV show. Of course, I may discover otherwise tomorrow.