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Could you please give me a detailed description for heart catherization procedure.?
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Catheterization : A site is numbed over the groin or radial artery. A catheter is introduced and passed under fluoroscopy to the heart where measurements and pictures are recorded. When done catheter removed, wound closed and patient recovered.
Answered 1/15/2015
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