Many of our colleagues, even our colleagues in noninvasive cardiology, are mystified by what happens inside the catheterization laboratory. We spend all of our time in the box, and attend meetings learning ever more about the smallest details of interventional technique and technology. We are ...
Hello, for a long time I have been suffering from angina pectoris. The condition was stable before but now it became worse. Doctor said that cardiac catheterization has to be done. What kind of procedure is that? Can you give me some explanation so that I know what they will do to me...
Cardiac catheterization is the best method (the “gold standard”) for evaluation and definition ofcoronary artery disease(CAD). It is used to identify the exact location and severity of CAD. What is coronary angiography? Coronary angiography this part of the cardiac cathererization procedure, corr...
Cardiac arrest is a serious medical emergency that requires immediate medical care. Use this WebMD slideshow to know whether you are at risk for cardiac arrest and what you can do if it happens to a loved one.
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure to check how well your heart is pumping blood. It is also used to measure pressure in different parts of your heart. A catheter (long thin tube) is inserted into your arm, neck, or groin and moved into your heart. An x-ray may be used to guide...
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure used to look for or treat a heart condition. A catheter is inserted in your arm, neck, or groin and moved into your heart. Contrast liquid is injected into an artery and x-rays of your blood flow are taken. Tell a healthcare provider if you have ...
Research has shown the beneficial effects of EECP Flow Therapy to last between two and five years after treatment. Plus, our friendly and personable staff make the weeks feel like they’re flying by.× What Happens During EECP Flow Therapy? During EECP Flow Therapy, patients lie down on a...
Cardiac catheterization, aka coronary angiography, is the gold standard for assessing amount of plaque/stenosis and is the means of opening up clogged up arteries urgently with a stent, if needed. It’s important to note that all of these tests have a certain number of false positive...
Cardiac Catheterization A thin tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel near your groin and threaded through to your coronary arteries. A special type of ink will be injected into your arteries. The ink will show your doctor, via x-ray images, where your blockages are located...
Although they’re known as “catheterization” techs, technicians also assist in other procedures such as open heart surgery or the placement of pacemakers. Some techs even assist cardiologists during open heart surgery. The cardiac cath tech job description also includes cleaning equipment, updating ...