The CMC Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Complex – or the Cath Lab – is a specialized unit located in the second floor of CMC V. Using X-ray imaging, it undertakes invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on the cardiovascular, cardiac structural, cerebral, renal, and peripheral vascular systems. A specialized group of invasive/interventional cardiologists, radiologists, neurologists, cardiovascular surgeons, and anesthesiologists compose its staff. Trained Cath Lab nurse technologists and radiology technologists contribute to smooth operations in the unit.
Our Services Offered:
- Coronary Angiography
- Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
- Hemodynamic Studies in Valvular & Congenital Heart Disorders
- Percutaneous Valve Interventions (Valvuloplasties)
- Inferior Vena Cava Filter Deployment
- Permanent/Temporary Pacemaker Implantation
- Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Insertion
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
- Diagnostic Neurologic and Peripheral Vascular Procedures
- Carotid, Peripheral Arterial/Venous and Renal Intervention
Interventional Radiology & Neurology:
- Coiling of Cerebral Aneurysm
- Thrombectomy
- Transarterial Chemoembolization of Hepatic Malignancy
- Endovascular Aneurysm Treatment by Detachable Platinum Coil
- Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography
Conditions that can be detected in a Cath Lab:
- Coronary artery disease
- Congenital heart disease
- Valvular heart disease
- Peripheral artery disease
- Sick sinus rhythm
Conditions that can be detected in a Cath Lab:
The following are always available at the unit and can be operated instantly on demand:
- State-of-the art imaging system and technical supplies/consumables ensuring safe and highly successful results
- Intra-aortic balloon counter pulsation machine
- Rotablator
- Portable ultrasonography equipment
- Cardioverter-defibrillator
- Pacemaker/pulse generator for temporary pacing
The facility includes an Observation Unit that can hold up to three beds used for pre- and post-operative care of patients. A viewing room with an online real-time monitor is provided for the relatives, family, or companions of patients, where they can view the procedure as it happens and where the operators, through the visual aid, can afterwards discuss with or explain to them the case.
The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory continues its well-rated service and aims to further enhance the quality of all the various procedures offered, with patient safety, comfort, and affordability as prime considerations.
