Cardiac catheterization or coronary catheterization is a procedure that allows the doctor to see how the heart is supplied by blood vessels. This test is performed by a long narrow tube called a catheter and is inserted into a blood vessel in the arm or leg that is directed to the heart with the help of the radiograph Where the contrast dye is injected by catheterization.
What are the causes of cardiac catheterization
Why do we need a cardiac catheterization? The cardiologist uses a cardiac catheter to assess or confirm the presence of heart disease such as coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, aneurysm disease, evaluation of cardiac function, and determination of the need for further treatment such as an intervention or an arterial surgery , The heart catheter can check the blood flow in the coronary arteries, check the blood flow and blood pressure and find out how well the heart valves, and check for defects in the path of the absence of the heart wall moves. In children, this test is used to check for heart problems if there is a congenital heart defect since birth. In most medical centers and interventions, arterial blockage is performed after the diagnostic section of the cardiac catheter is complete. The least common intervention is performed later as a separate procedure, Interventions include balloon angioplasty and stent placement, and rarely more complicated procedures such as local radiation therapy.
What are the risks associated with cardiac catheterization?
Cardiac catheterization is generally safe. However, as with any intrusive procedure, there are risks and special precautions are taken to reduce these risks. Uncommon cardiac catheterization risks include hemorrhage around a point of a hole, irregular heartbeat, blood clots, Do allergy of the pigment, stroke, heart attack, puncture a blood vessel, blockage of any air entering the air into a blood vessel, death.
Procedures and guidelines before cardiac catheterization
Make sure that when the doctor asks you questions about diagnosing the condition, tell your doctor if there is an allergic reaction to the iodine dye used in contrast or any other substance containing iodine, or sensitivity of any substance that can be used during the procedure, such as latex or talc, Any medications, vitamins, supplements, or herbal remedies of some of these substances can increase the risk of bleeding. Some medicines may cause other problems during the test. Your doctor will tell you about these medications that should be stopped before you have a heart catheterization. For example, anticoagulants such as warfarin, clopidogrel, aspirin, Viagra (Viagra), Ko (Cialis), or treatment of the condition (Levitra), pregnant women may be pregnant or breastfeeding. Asthma cases are hypersensitivity to any substance, bleeding problems, kidney disease, blood tests (creatinine, blood, urea and nitrogen) and can be done before and after the test to make sure that the kidneys are working properly.