Pre-procedure preparation
- Explain the procedure and risks to the patient
- Obtain consent from the patient and ensure they are fasting
- Evaluate the patient’s medical history and perform necessary tests
Procedure setup
- Sterilize the area for catheter insertion
- Administer local anesthesia
- Insert a sheath into a blood vessel, typically in the groin
Catheterization process
- Thread a catheter through the sheath and guide it to the heart
- Use contrast dye and X-rays to visualize the heart and blood vessels
- Measure pressures and obtain blood samples if needed
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