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	Interventional Cardiac Catheterization, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Cardiac catheterization is a procedure that involves puncturing an artery and / or vein, usually located in the groin, so that a small, long, flexible tube (catheter) can be guided into the heart and major vessels around the heart.
		With cardiac catheterization, pressure measurements and blood samples can be obtained from the various cardiac chambers and blood vessels around the heart allowing calculations of detailed information about the heart's function.
		Interventional catheterization is also performed when there are certain defects in the heart such as extra vessels, or in a patient with an atrial septal defect hole between the upper two chambers of the heart) to close off these communications.
	www.cincinnatichildrens.org /health/heart-encyclopedia/diagnostic/catheter.htm (841 words)

	Interventional Cardiac Catheterization, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Cardiac catheterization is a procedure that involves entering an artery and/or vein (usually in the leg) with a small needle so that a small, flexible tube (catheter) can be guided into the heart and major vessels of the heart and lungs.
		With cardiac catheterization, pressure measurements and blood samples can be obtained from the cardiac chambers and blood vessels around the heart allowing calculations of detailed information concerning the heart's function.
		Interventional catheterization is also commonly performed to close certain holes in the heart, such as an atrial septal defect (ASD) (hole between the upper two chambers of the heart) or a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).
	www.cincinnatichildrens.org /health/heart-encyclopedia/treat/catheter.htm (806 words)

	Cardiac Catheterization
		During a cardiac catheterization, a dye (contrast material) is injected into the coronary arteries to trace the movement of blood through the arteries.
		Cardiac cath is generally done only when you have symptoms of blockage or CAD or when your doctor has reason to believe there is a blockage and you may need treatment, such as bypass surgery or angioplasty (and stenting).
		Cardiac catheterization can provide information about the size of the heart chambers, the function of the heart, the severity of valve disease, the ability of the heart muscles to contract, and how much the coronary arteries are blocked or narrowed.
	www.webmd.com /hw/heart_disease/hw204075.asp (3743 words)

	Stanford Hospital And Clinics - Stanford University Medical Center - Cardiac Catheterization (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		In cardiac catheterization (often abbreviated as "cath"), a very small catheter (hollow tube) is advanced from a blood vessel in the groin through the aorta into the heart.
		Cardiac catheterization is used to diagnose and evaluate the severity of valvular heart disease.
		Cardiac catheterization is performed to determine the presence and severity of congenital cardiac abnormalities.
	www.stanfordhospital.com /healthLib/atoz/cardiac/cath.html (2524 words)

	Cardiac Catheterization (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Cardiac catheterization is a diagnostic procedure that involves the insertion of a catheter (a long, thin, flexible tube) into the heart.
		Cardiac catheterization is often used to confirm the diagnosis of congenital heart defects and to assess the extent of the problem.
		Cardiac catheterization is an "invasive" procedure that requires the insertion of a catheter into the body.
	www.cardioconsult.com /diagnostictechniques/cardiaccatheterization.asp (2395 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Cardiac catheterization
		Cardiac catheterization involves passing a catheter (a thin flexible tube) into the right or left side of the heart.
		Cardiac catheterization is usually performed to evaluate heart valves, heart function and blood supply, or heart abnormalities in newborns.
		Therapeutic catheterization may be used to repair certain types of heart defects, open a stenotic heart valve, and open blocked arteries or grafts in the heart.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/003419.htm (855 words)

	Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiogram
		Cardiac catheterization is used to diagnose and plan the treatment for many heart diseases.
		Catheterizations are frequently performed to measure the pressure within the heart’s chambers, collect samples of heart muscle, measure blood oxygen levels and blood flow in the heart’s chambers, and evaluate heart muscle pumping ability.
		In the cardiac catheterization lab the excess fluid is removed to reduce heart muscle constriction and evaluate the cause of fluid buildup.
	www.cpmc.org /services/cardiac/card-cath.html (732 words)

	Coronary catheterization -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Coronary catheterization is one of the several (additional info and facts about Cardiology diagnostic tests and procedures) Cardiology diagnostic tests and procedures.
		In the early (The decade from 1960 to 1969) 1960s, cardiac catheterization frequently took several hours and involved significant complications for as many as 2-3% of patients.
		Coronary catheterization is performed in a cardiac catheterization lab, usually located within a (A health facility where patients receive treatment) hospital.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/co/coronary_catheterization.htm (1168 words)

	Cardiac Catheterization
		Cardiac catheterization is a common, relatively painless, nonsurgical procedure that can help your doctor diagnose a heart problem.
		To understand why cardiac catheterization may be needed to help diagnose a heart problem, first you need to know how a healthy heart works.
		Cardiac catheterization may also be used to treat certain heart problems.
	www.heartdrs.com /procedure/cardiac_catheterization.htm (768 words)

	Cardiac Catheterization, Coronary Angiogram, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
		A cardiac catheterization is an invasive, non-surgical procedure.
		A cardiac catheterization and a coronary angiogram are done to study the structure of the arteries that bring blood to the heart muscle and to evaluate the function of the main pumping chamber of your heart.
		Answer: Cardiac catheterization is an invasive, non-surgical procedure done to study the structure of the arteries that bring blood to the heart muscle and to evaluate the function of the main pumping chamber of your heart.
	www.cpmc.org /learning/documents/cardiaccath-ws.html (1838 words)

	Cardiac Catheterization
		Cardiac catheterization is a specialized procedure to evaluate cardiac anatomy and function.
		The major purpose of cardiac catheterization in most cases in the United States today is to define precisely the heart artery anatomy.
		Cardiac catheterization is frequently performed as an outpatient procedure.
	www.helenacardiology.com /catheterization.htm (400 words)

	Massachusetts General Hospital's Knight Center for Interventional Cardiovascular Therapy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Cardiac catheterization is a procedure used to diagnose and treat patients who have various forms of heart disease.
		During cardiac catheterization, a physician uses digital images to identify narrowing or blockage in the arteries.
		Interventional Catheterization procedures may be done while you are still in the procedure room.The type procedure performed is based on the severity, location and degree of blockage found.
	cardiac.mgh.harvard.edu /cardiology/cath.html (2562 words)

	Cardiac Catheterization - CardiologyChannel
		Cardiac catheterization is a procedure that produces special "pictures" of the arteries that supply blood to the heart (the coronary arteries) and of the main pumping chamber of the heart (the left ventricle).
		Remember that although the risks of cardiac catheterization are low, they do exist, and a good, scientifically based, and sound medical reason should always determine whether one undergoes a cardiac catheterization procedure.
		Although cardiac catheterization is regarded as a relatively safe procedure, complications do occasionally occur.
	www.cardiaccatheter.com (658 words)

	Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Cardiac catheterization
		Cardiac catheterization (also called heart catheterization) is a diagnostic procedure which does a comprehensive examination of how the heart and its blood vessels function.
		Cardiac catheterization is categorized as an "invasive" procedure which involves the heart, its valves, and coronary arteries, in addition to a large artery in the arm or leg.
		Prior to the cardiac catheterization procedure, it is important to relay information to the physician or nurse regarding allergies to shellfish (such as shrimp or scallops) which contain iodine, iodine itself, or the dyes that are commonly used in other diagnostic tests.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0002/ai_2601000264 (1012 words)

	The Heart & Vascular Center Center
		Cardiac catheterization is a common diagnostic test performed thousands of times a day.
		Cardiac catheterization is also useful in diagnosing other kinds of heart trouble such as defective heart valves, muscle disease and problems of the heart which you may have been bom with which are known as congenital abnormalities.
		Once the catheterization is complete the catheter is removed and firm pressure is applied for approximately 30 minutes; also a large tight dressing will be put in place.
	www.heartcenter.com /cardiac.html (1267 words)

	eMedicine - Cardiac Catheterization (Left Heart) : Article by Roger Olade, MD, MPH
		Cardiac catheterization is a procedure undertaken for the diagnosis of a variety of cardiac diseases.
		In the early days of cardiac catheterization, access to the arterial system was obtained by direct exposure of the brachial artery and insertion of the catheters under direct visualization.
		Cardiac catheterization is a sterile procedure, thus, the incidence of infections is very low.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic2958.htm (4728 words)

	Cardiac Catheterization
		Cardiac muscle cells of the heart showing striations and intercalated discs.
		Animation showing the mechanism of cardiac conduction and contraction in normal sinus rhythm along with the associated EKG tr...
		Animation showing the mechanism of cardiac conduction and contraction in atrial flutter, along with the associated EKG tracin...
	www.indexedvisuals.com /html/Search/CardiacCatheterization.htm (207 words)

	Cardiac Catheterization (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Cardiac catheterization is an invasive procedure that allows doctors to study the vessels of the heart.
		Cardiac catheterization, although possibly dangerous, is extremely useful in determining a large number of possible cardiac problems.
		Cardiac catheterization is usually performed by a cardiologist, and takes about 1 hour.
	www.mtio.com /lupus/procath.htm (829 words)

	Coronary Angiography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Cardiac catheterization is the insertion of a catheter (a long, narrow, flexible tube) through a blood vessel into the heart.
		Although cardiac catheterization is a highly specialized diagnostic technique, and is performed only in a specially equipped hospital laboratory by a carefully trained staff, it is an extremely common procedure.
		Before cardiac catheterization can be performed, your doctor will discuss the procedure and any possible risks with you, and have you sign a legal consent form.
	www.fciheart.com /coronary_angio.htm (1856 words)

	Healthy Living Heart December 99 - Cardiac Catheterization (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		One of the most common uses of catheterization is to view blockages in the arteries that are the source of chest pain.
		Catheterization, coronary angiography, and angioplasty are done routinely by cardiologists and are considered quite safe today.
		The medical team performing catheterization is well equipped to handle any problems that you may experience during the procedure.
	www.health-alliance.com /contentarchive/December99/heart.html (482 words)

	Cath 1
		Cardiac catheterization (cath) is a specialized study of the heart during which a catheter or thin hollow flexible tube is inserted into the artery of the groin or arm.
		Cardiac Cath is also known as Heart Cath, Angiogram (pronounced an-gee-o-gram) or Ateriogram (pronounced ar-tee-rio-gram).
		This is used in patients with congenital heart disease, diseases of the heart valve or certain conditions involving the pericardium (pronounced perry-card-e-yum) or sac of the heart.
	www.heartsite.com /html/cardiac_cath.html (783 words)

	Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
		Cardiac catheterization is a definitive means of recognizing and treating heart disease.
		Cardiac catheterization allows us to measure vital information about the heart, blood pressure, blood oxygenation, the level of artery blockage, and the functioning of the heart muscle and valves.
		Another area of specialization in the cardiac catheterization laboratory is the closure of various defects between the left and right atria.
	www.altabates.com /clinical/cardiocath.html (467 words)

	'Get up and go' for a healthier heart (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		When Stanley Banks learned he needed a cardiac catheterization last summer, he expected he’d be spending several hours lying flat and still in a hospital bed, as he did the four previous times he had the procedure.
		During a cardiac catheterization, which takes 15 minutes to an hour, the doctor inserts a catheter into an artery in the groin area.
		What she found was a new study that suggested cardiac catheterization patients could get up and walk around in two hours with no increase in complications.
	www.advocatehealth.com /gsam/info/library/ham/win04/gsam6.html (818 words)

	Cardiovascular Disorders - Cardiac Catheterization
		Cardiac catheterization can be performed on children of any age - even newborns immediately after birth.
		X-ray films are made as the catheterization proceeds, enabling your child’s cardiologist to review the data after the procedure.
		Depending on the results of the cardiac catheterization test, additional tests or procedures may be scheduled to gather further diagnostic information.
	www.chkd.com /Cardiology/cardcath.asp (899 words)

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