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Where are the catheters inserted during a cardiac catheterization procedure?
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Groin or wrist : Groin or wrist arteries.
Answered 10/20/2011
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Tubes: Catheters are about 100 cms long plastic tubes with one or more holes and preformed flexible tips to make it easy to direct into the openings of the coronary arteries.
Answered 4/18/2019
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