Question 1

which procedure is more useful to detect artery blockage, angiography, ct angiogram, or cardiac catheterization and why?

Accepted Answer

Coronary Angiogram: Ct angiography is excellent at screening for coronary blockages but does not give the same spatial resolution as a direct angiogram. That said, in many cases it can be a starting point for evaluation along with stress testing. Many insurers do not cover this service except in unusual circumstances. The method is advancing quickly, and it is important to have it done with an advanced device.

Question 2

why is cardiac catheterization done?

Accepted Answer

Variety of reasons: Cardiac catheterization is performed to assist in the diagnosis of a wide variety of heart problems.  Measurements are made of pressure, blood flow, and oxygen saturation in the heart.  X-ray dye  is injected and pictures taken of the arteries and chambers of the heart.  Based on the information obtained, a treatment plan is developed.

Question 3

what is cardiac catheterization help?

Accepted Answer

Its diagnostic: Cardiac catheterization is a diagnostic test to evaluate pts with coronary artery blockages, valve disease, congenital heart problems etc. From there the operator determines if surgery or stenting etc is needed. Its very accurate but is invasive.

Question 4

can you describe cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

See Below: Usually, sedation is given - a 2mm incision is made in the femoral artery at the groin, a sheath is inserted, the artery is cannulated with a catheter, dye is injected via catheter to provide contrast so that the cardiologist can read the images via fluoroscopy (x-ray).The injection of dye is repeated to attain images of the heart from enough angles to provide a complete 'picture' of coronaries.

Question 5

will i die from a cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

1 to 2 in 1000 die: Quoted mortality is 1 or 2 in 1000.

Question 6

what are cardiac catheterization procedures?

Accepted Answer

X-ray test: During cardiac catheterization, x-ray dye is injected into the heart while x-ray movies are taken during the injection.  This allows the physician to see the muscle of the heart, the function of the valves, and the coronary arteries.  As the heart structures are not dense like a bone, it requires x-ray dye to be injected in order to be able to see the important structures of the heart.

Question 7

who are candidates for a cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis/treatment: Candidates for cardiac catheterization include 1) a patient in whom additional information is required to make a diagnosis, or 2) the diagnosis is known but detailed anatomical information is required to determine the appropriate type of therapy.

Question 8

what are complications of cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Principal complications are stroke, myocardial infarction, death, bleeding, and infection.  The risks of stroke, mi, death, and infection are one in 1000.  The risk of bleeding at the puncture site is approximately 1 in 100.  If an angioplasty or stent is performed, the risks are higher.

Question 9

what kind of complications might happen from a cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

Partial list: Bleeding, infection, irregular heart beat, perforation of the heart, heart attack, dissection of the aorta, cardiac arrest, stroke, renal failure, gangrene, pseudo aneurysm, shock, death.

Question 10

what are the risks of cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

Rare serious risks: The complication rate for serious adverse events with a routine heart cath is on the order of 1/1000  to 1/10000.    While rare, when they do happen they are quite serious, so you should always make the decision for a heart cath in conjunction with an experienced cardiologist.   The most common issues are bruising at the cath site in the groin.

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