Cardiac Catheterization And Stenting
Cardiac Catheterization & Stenting
Cardiac catheterization is a minimally invasive procedure used to access the coronary arteries and heart chambers through a catheter. It is performed for both diagnostic and interventional purposes, helping physicians accurately evaluate and treat a wide range of heart conditions.
What This Procedure Helps Evaluate
Cardiac catheterization allows cardiologists to assess:
Narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries (stenosis or occlusion).
Re-narrowing of arteries (restenosis)
Blood clots (thrombosis)
Abnormal enlargement of coronary arteries (aneurysms)
Heart muscle contraction performance
Certain aspects of heart valve function
Size and function of heart chambers
When Cardiac Catheterization Is Recommended
This procedure is most commonly performed due to:
Advanced atherosclerosis affecting the coronary arteries
Plaque buildup (atheroma) within artery walls
Suspected or known coronary artery disease
Less commonly, it may be used to evaluate:
Heart valve disorders
Heart muscle conditions
Certain arrhythmia-related concerns