Cardiac catheterization (heart cath) is the insertion of a catheter into a chamber or vessel of the heart. This is done for both investigational and interventional purposes. Coronary catheterization is a subset of this technique, involving the catheterization of the coronary arteries. Cardiac interventions such as the insertion of a stent prolong both the procedure itself as well as the post-catheterization time spent in allowing the wound to clot. A cardiac catheterization is a general term for a group of procedures that are performed using this method, such as coronary angiography, as well as left ventrical angiography. Once the catheter is in place, it can be used to perform a number of procedures including angioplasty, angiography, balloon septostomy, and an Electrophysiology study.
This technique has several goals:
1> confirm the presence of a suspected heart ailment
2> quantify the severity of the disease and its effect on the heart
3> seek out the cause of a symptom such as shortness of breath or signs of cardiac insufficiency
4> make a patient assessment prior to heart surgery
Echocardiogram
Treadmill Stress Testing
Nuclear Stress Testing
24 Hour Holter Monitor Testing
Carotid Artery Doppler
Arterial Doppler – Lower Extremity
CACI Conditions
Cardiac Catheterization
We will facilitate continuity of care with your AME and treating physician. We will arrange to have your records delivered to the FAA promptly to avoid unnecessary delay. The Aerospace Cardiology, LLC, staff is ready to serve you full time.
