Catheter Placement During a Cardiac CatheterizationCardiac catheterization is done using a thin, soft tube called a
catheter. A doctor inserts the catheter into a blood vessel, typically in the
groin area, using a special needle. The doctor then slowly guides the catheter
through blood vessels toward the heart. The catheter tip is moved into various
positions in the heart's chambers and vessels (coronary arteries). ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerRakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerJohn A. McPherson, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Cardiology
Michael P. Pignone, MD, MPH, FACP - Internal Medicine Current as ofApril 3, 2017 Current as of:
April 3, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & John A. McPherson, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Cardiology & Michael P. Pignone, MD, MPH, FACP - Internal Medicine |
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