Cardiac Catheterization - heart cath

Cardiac Catherization

This state-of-the-art Center offers accurate diagnosis and advanced treatment to the patients suffering from various diseases of heart and coronary blood vessels. Vejthani Hospital is aware of the grave situation and trend with regard to cardiac diseases at home and abroad. Therefore, Vejthani Cardiac Center was re-launched by bringing the best cardiac team in Thailand and by equipping it with latest advanced technology in order to meet the needs of cardiac patients and give them world-class cardiac services instantly.
We welcome you to our Cardiac Center where expert cardiac team and hospitable customer service and supporting staff are ready to serve you.

What Other Terms Are Used To Describe Cardiac Catheterization?

Heart Cath
Angiogram

What Is Cardiac Catheterization?

This procedure is non-surgical and is performed under X-ray guidance in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
A catheter (a long, thin, flexible tube) is inserted through an artery (blood vessel) in the thigh up into the heart. Occasionally an artery in the arm is used.
X-rays (pictures) are taken of the heart and coronary arteries.
The patient is given a mild sedative to help him relax but remains awake during the procedure to allow him to answer questions regarding his comfort level, any chest pain or shortness of breath.
A small area of the groin or arm is shaved and cleansed where the catheter will be inserted.
Medication will be used to anesthetize (numb) this area so a small incision can be made where the catheter will be inserted.
The catheter is inserted through the femoral artery in the groin (or an artery in the arm at the crease of the elbow). X-ray is used to guide the catheter up into the heart.
A colorless dye is injected through the catheter, and X-ray pictures are taken of the heart and coronary arteries.
The patient can watch the procedure on the monitor if he wants to.