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Overview of Medica’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Medica Hospital provides exceptional clinical services with a strong emphasis on kindness and empathy. We prioritize the well-being of our patients and deliver cutting-edge medical care through modern facilities and the latest technologies.

Our unwavering commitment to ethical principles ensures that our patients receive the best possible treatment.

At Medica, our highly skilled team of Interventional Cardiologists specializes in the treatment of Cardiovascular diseases. They possess specialized training in utilizing catheters for performing various cardiovascular procedures.

Additionally, our dedicated care team comprises Cath lab nurses and technologists who provide attentive support throughout your procedure. During the procedure, Interventional cardiologists receive support from technologists, while nurses provide attentive care from your hospital arrival.

What Does the Term “Cath Lab” Refer to?

The Radiologists at Medica Superspecialty Hospital are crucial in diagnosing and treating heart patients using minimally invasive methods. The Cath lab is tailored for diagnosing and treating diverse medical conditions. It is an essential area where our team carries out their vital work.

The Cath lab, short for Catheterization Laboratory, is a specialized unit within our hospital equipped with advanced imaging technology.

Our skilled interventional cardiologists utilize this equipment to visualize the heart’s arteries and chambers, enabling them to identify any narrowing or abnormalities present. By detecting such issues, we can promptly address them.

The Cath lab is equipped with advanced imaging technology that is tailored to examine the arteries and evaluate the circulation of blood to and from the heart. Medica’s medical team can diagnose and treat blockages and artery problems by using data from the Cath lab.

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What Tests and Treatments are Performed in the Heart Cath Lab?

Interventional Procedures

Atherectomy: A rotating Catheter is used to clear hardened plaque from the artery, allowing improved blood flow.
Balloon Angioplasty: A Catheter with a balloon is used to widen the coronary artery, improving blood flow to the heart muscles.
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI): Non-surgical treatment for narrowing of the coronary arteries, offering an alternative to bypass surgery and helping with angina.
Septal Closure Devices: Non-surgical closure of defects in the atrial septum using a wire mesh device.
Pacemaker Insertion: Implantation of an electronic device to regulate heart rate and address electrical problems.
OCT: Optical coherence tomography used to examine coronary arteries with higher resolution than ultrasound.
Stenting: Placement of a metal mesh tube (stent) to prevent artery reclosure after angioplasty.
Thrombectomy: Removal of debris from the arteries prior to Angioplasty or stenting.

Diagnostic Procedures

Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization: A Catheter is inserted through the skin into an artery, guided to the heart, and a dye is injected into the coronary arteries to identify blockages.
Biopsy: A tissue sample is obtained from the heart's ventricle to identify diseases or detect rejection after a heart transplant.

What to Expect During a Cardiac Catheterization?

Before the Procedure

Fasting for at least 6 hours.
Removing jewellery and accessories.
Bringing family or friends who can wait in the waiting room.

During the Procedure

Moving patient to cardiac catheterization lab.
Administration of sedatives by Anaesthesiologists.
Insertion of a catheter through a blood vessel in the upper leg or wrist.
Procedure execution based on the type of catheterization.

After the Procedure

Hospital stay of 2 to 4 hours, depending on the procedure.
Ability to eat and drink after completion.
Possible extended hospital stay for therapeutic catheterizations.
Discussion of results with the signed reports shared with you or your primary physician.

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Are there any Risks Involved in the Procedure?

Cardiac catheterization poses certain risks, although they are rare:

Bruising, bleeding, heart attack, stroke, damage to the heart, artery, or insertion area.
Irregular heart rhythms, allergic reactions to dye or medication, kidney damage, infection, and blood clots.
However, our trained Interventional Radiologists utilize advanced technology and imaging to minimize these risks as much as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

The entire process, including preparation and the actual procedure, typically takes around one hour in the Cath lab. If Catheterization is used as treatment, it can take many hours to finish.

Cardiac catheterization does not fall under the category of a surgical procedure since it does not involve making a significant incision. Furthermore, the recovery period is considerably shorter compared to that of traditional surgery. In certain instances, based on the findings of the procedure, your healthcare provider may suggest subsequent surgical intervention.

During this procedure, patients will experience a minimal amount of radiation due to live X-ray imaging. However, the radiation levels involved are not considered harmful. To ensure safety, doctors and staff in the lab protect themselves by wearing lead aprons.

Indeed. Although you will receive a gentle sedative to help you relax, you will remain awake and aware throughout the entire procedure. Your healthcare provider will administer a local anesthetic to numb the area where the catheter will be inserted.

You will generally be able to resume driving within 24 hours after being discharged from the hospital. The timeframe for abstaining from strenuous activities, such as sports and lifting, will depend on the location of the catheter insertion and usually ranges from two to five days.
Your healthcare provider will inform you when it is safe to return to work. It is advised not to immerse the puncture site in water for a week, meaning you should refrain from sitting in a bathtub, swimming pool, or going swimming during this period. However, you may take a shower 24 hours after the procedure.

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Overview of Medica’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

What Does the Term “Cath Lab” Refer to?