Cardiac catheterization, a procedure used to diagnose heart conditions, is typically performed through the femoral artery of the groin. But, increasingly, cardiologists are instead using the radial ...

BANGKOK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cardiac Catheterization through the wrist (radial artery): an easy and faster way to recovery. A new technique for patients who are afraid of Cardiac Catheterization through ...

Heart catheterization, a procedure to detect and clear clogged arteries, traditionally involves inserting a plastic tube through a groin incision into the femoral artery. But a new study shows fewer ...

SAN DIEGO–Heart biopsies, which are typically performed via catheterization through the groin or neck, are possible and may cause less discomfort for patients when performed through a vein in the ...

For decades, doctors have used a single method for cardiac catheterizations: they enter the body through the femoral artery, at the groin, then examine the heart. Of late, a new method for performing ...

If you are experiencing chest pain, your doctor may recommend a cardiac catheterization (also known as a coronary angiogram) to get images of your heart and learn the cause. Cardiac catheterizations ...

The Trinity Heart Center is the first in the area to now offer radial artery catheterization – a procedure that uses the wrist rather than the groin area to access arteries for an angiogram. "Radial ...

Many minimally invasive procedures are available to treat problems with your heart. These procedures can fix issues like malfunctioning valves and blockages in your heart’s arteries. Traditional heart ...

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is one of the first hospitals to use a new FDA-approved treatment for failing tricuspid valves. The new procedure is less invasive than traditional surgery and allows ...