Having a Peek Inside Your Heart: Cardiac Catheterization

Dr. Stephen Broughton Explains Heart Catheterization

It might sound surprising, but there are times it is necessary for your physician to look inside your heart and blood vessels. Cardiac catheterization is a procedure that allows doctors to gather these valuable insights into the health of the heart and its blood vessels. 

How is a Catheterization Performed?

  • Sedation 

  • Catheter Insertion

  • X-ray imaging

  • Visualizing

Cardiac catheterization might sound daunting, but it is a valuable tool that allows doctors to peek inside your heart and blood vessels, revealing crucial information about their health. This minimally invasive procedure can often be performed on an outpatient basis, allowing you to return home the same day. For more information on cardiac catheterization, go to chistvincent.com.