Cardiac catheterization is a minimally invasive procedure to diagnose and treat various heart conditions. During this procedure, a thin, flexible tube (catheter) is inserted into a blood vessel in the groin, arm, or neck and threaded to the heart. It allows for the assessment of blood flow, pressures, and oxygen levels in the heart chambers and vessels, aiding in diagnosing coronary artery disease, valve disorders, and congenital heart defects.

Types Of Cardiac Catheterization 

• Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization: Primarily used to evaluate heart function and diagnose coronary artery disease, valve disorders, and congenital heart defects.
• Coronary Angiography: Specifically examines the coronary arteries for blockages or narrowing.
• Right Heart Catheterization: Measures pressures and oxygen levels in the right side of the heart and pulmonary arteries.
• Left Heart Catheterization: Assesses the left side of the heart, including the aorta, mitral valve, and left ventricle.
• Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI): Involves procedures like angioplasty and stent placement to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries.

Why Do You Need Cardiac Catheterization?

• Diagnosis: To assess heart function and identify coronary artery disease, valve disorders, congenital heart defects, and other cardiac abnormalities.
• Treatment Planning: Provides essential information for determining the best course of treatment, such as medication, lifestyle changes, or interventions like angioplasty or stent placement.
• Intervention: Enables minimally i