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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.

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