What is Cardiac Catheterization?
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A cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to examine blood flow to the heart and test how well the heart is pumping. A thin plastic tube (catheter) is inserted into an artery or vein in the arm or leg. From there it can be advanced into the chambers of the heart or into the coronary arteries.
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How do members experience Cardiac Catheterization?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation/monitoring | 28 | 7 | |
| Chest pain | 13 | 4 | |
| Clogged artery (arterial plaque) | 13 | 3 | |
| Diagnostic assessment | 2 | 1 | |
| Heart palpitations | 2 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Biliary stent complication | 1 | |
| Neck and shoulder muscle soreness | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 12 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Jun 15, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for Evaluation/monitoring: Major
- Side effects: None
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