Facts About Cardiac Catheterization

This fact on cardiac catheterization is for patients and caregivers. It provides an easy to read overview of this medical procedure used to diagnose and treat certain heart conditions. A long, thin, flexible tube called a catheter is put into a blood vessel in your arm, groin (upper thigh), or neck and threaded to your heart. Through the catheter, doctors can perform diagnostic tests and treatments on your heart. Provides information on what types of what the procedure is, for whom its prescribed, what to expect during and after the procedure. Contains links to other online resources.

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