Catheter procedures what is a catheter procedure
a catheter procedure can be a diagnostic tool as well as a form of treatment for certain types of heart disease
some types of heart disease to stem from abnormalities in the hearts structure
they may not be apparent immediately
catheter procedures give surgeons an in depth look at the arteries leading to the heart they also allow them to correct structural problems
that lead to a regular heartbeats fatigue and other potentially life threatening symptoms
what are the types of catheter procedures
cardiac catheterization
cardiac catheterization
also known as a heart catheterization
is a medical procedure that provides extremely detailed pictures of your coronary arteries
it allows your Dr. To determine the type of illness or defect you have and in some cases to treat the problem
a catheter is a thin flexible to your Dr. Inserts into a blood vessel and guides it poured your heart
they'll usually use a vessel in your grind Mac or arm they may insert die into the catheter to
help make the blood vessels and our trees more visible
cardiac catheterization measures your blood pressure blood flow to the heart and a level of oxygen in your blood
your Dr. May take blood samples and a biopsy of your heart muscle during the procedure
catheter ablation catheter ablation is a procedure that your Dr. Can perform to treat some kinds of heart arrhythmias which are also
known as a regular heartbeats or district me as you may be a Canada it for catheter ablation if medications don't control your arrhythmia
other reasons for catheter ablation include ventricular fiber elation which is a regular aleck
trickle activity in your heart that leads to life threatening cardiac arrest
ventricular tachycardia
which is a life threatening rapid heartbeat that reduces the blood flow to your body
at real fiber leisch and or flutter which is a rapid
flutter like heartbeat do the extra electrical impulses
and accessory pathway
which is a congenital condition in which additional pathways exist between the heart's in atria and ventricles
causing an irregular beating pattern
what happens during a catheter procedure
doctors can also perform other tests or procedures during a cardiac catheterization
for example they can correct certain congenital heart defects such as pulmonary valve stem asis pulmonary valve stenosis is a condition in
which valves don't open as widely as they should
this prevents adequate blood flow to the heart
a tiny balloon like device attaches to the end of the catheter and inflates in the narrow roads section near the affected heart valve
the balloon pushes the leaflets open to correct the steno sys your Dr. Then removes the balloon along with the catheter
your Dr. Can also use cardiac catheterization to treat septal defects
these are holes between the atria or sides of your heart in this case
a catheter Carries a patch like an umbrella and places the device across the hole in the
septum the initial steps of a catheter ablation are similar to that of cardiac catheterization
your Dr. Will sedate you in thread a catheter through a vein they'll then channel high levels of energy to the heart via the catheter
the catheter delivers the energy to the area of your heart that causes your specific type of arrhythmia
this destroys a very small area that's causing the extra impulses and rapid heartbeats
this area is about 15 of an inch
the procedure resets your heart to a normal beating read them although you're awake during the catheter is a shun process you'll
receive sedative medications to keep you comfortable
the medication enters your system through the four that houses the catheter so the procedure is minimally invasive
what are the risks associated with a catheter procedure
heart catheter procedures occur in a hospital setting most commonly as outpatient procedures
preparation includes fasting for at least 8 hours before catheterization
risks are uncommon but may include an accumulation of fluid between your heart and its outer covering
the low blood pressure readings
an allergic reaction to the contrast died blood clots
excessive bleeding a heart attack
a stroke and irregular heartbeat what happens after a catheter procedure
the recovery time after a cardiac catheterization is brief
you may need to lie flat on your back for a few hours after the procedure
this is a precautionary measure against bleeding residual soreness in the insertion area is possible
catheter ablation is a very safe and highly effective procedure
it may take up to 8 hours to complete
during this time staff will monitor your vital signs constantly
during recovery the lie in bed without moving your legs to prevent bleeding
you may experience on usual fatigue for the first couple of days after catheter ablation
your heart may occasionally skip a beat or feel fluttery as you heal this irregularity will correct itself
what is the takeaway doctors use heart catheter procedures to diagnose and treat a
variety of conditions including congenital defects and irregular heartbeats
they give your Dr. the ability to take an in depth look at the structure of your heart
the risks are uncommon and recovery time is fairly brief
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