What happens if a cardiac cath doesn't remove a blockage?

Westside Regional Medical Center - HCA East Florida

Bypass surgery is the next step if a cardiac cath does not remove blockage in an artery.

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Anthony L. Komaroff, MD

Many tests used to diagnose heart disease involve radiation exposure, which is measured in milli...

Brigham and Women's Hospital

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Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute

This is a test to determine the cause of a person’s fainting, light-headedness, or dizziness. It...

SecondsCount.org

Preparing your child for a cardiac catheterization procedure (often called “cath”) ideally should be...

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