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Medical Conditions - Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure. A tube or a catheter is passed through the artery or vein in the arms, legs, or groin area to the heart. This catheter is used to diagnose cardiac diseases. Treatments such as coronary angioplasty, coronary stenting, etc., are done by this procedure.

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I am 29. How do I manage breathing difficulty due to lupus?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your problem.You have done a series of tests about your disease. Reports are inconclusive. You have to undergo a right heart catheterization.

My mom fell and is off balance. Is home monitoring safe now?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern.

Do I require a surgery to patch my secundum atrial septal defect?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, it is certainly possible. It is a large ASD (atrial septal defect).

Which heart conditions require cardiac catheterization?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Thanks for sharing those details.

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Is cardiac catheterization safe for a lupus patient?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. No doubt, it takes a lot of courage to face a health challenge like this. I admire your strength.

Is there any alternative test for cardiac catheterization?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Control of blood pressure (BP) is a must as it may cause this kind of thing or you may have a postural drop of BP.

Can cardiomyopathy lead to low oxygen saturation levels?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

Is CT coronary angiography better than catheter based investigation for heart blocks?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not always true. Even today catheter angiography is the gold standard.

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