What does "Cardiac catheterization" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
Cardiac catheterization is a medical procedure used to diagnose and treat certain heart conditions. During this procedure, a long thin tube called a catheter is inserted in an artery or vein in your groin, neck or arm and threaded through your blood vessels to your heart. Doctors can then perform diagnostic tests and treatments on your heart through the catheter. They can measure pressure, take blood samples, look at arteries, and treat some heart conditions.
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