Cath Lab

Because your healthcare professional will not be making a significant incision, cardiac catheterization is not considered to be a surgical operation. In comparison to surgical procedures, the post-op recovery period is much shorter. Depending on the findings of your treatment, your healthcare professional may suggest that you have surgery thereafter in some instances.

The term "catheter" refers to a long, thin tube that is used by medical professionals during cath lab procedures to access the heart or other regions in the body. A tiny incision is made, often in the arm, neck, or upper thigh, and the catheter is threaded through the blood vessels after being put into the incision. In many cases, more extensive surgical intervention is unnecessary after a catheterization. You will be given a moderate sedative to help you rest, but you are going to be fully awake and aware during the whole treatment. Your healthcare practitioner will provide a local anaesthetic to the area where the catheter will be inserted in order to numb it.

The hazards associated with cardiac catheterization are similar to those associated with the majority of other operations that are performed on the heart and blood arteries. However, major issues are very uncommon.