Cardiac Catheterization Procedure Overview

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What is one of the risks associated with catheterization mentioned in the text?

  • Cartilage damage in the knee
  • Dizziness and headache after the procedure
  • Bleeding, Infection, and Bruising in the ear
  • Allergic reactions to latex or rubber products (correct)

What is a preparation step advised in the text before cardiac catheterization?

  • Inform the doctor about any allergic reactions (correct)
  • Bring all jewelry and accessories to the procedure
  • Avoid disclosing information about medications
  • Skip emptying the bladder before the procedure

What is done with the balloon-tipped dilation catheter during cardiac catheterization?

  • Used to remove dentures before the procedure
  • Threaded through the femoral artery
  • Inserted into a vein in the arm
  • Inflated with high pressure to compress blockages (correct)

What is the purpose of angiography during cardiac catheterization?

<p>To inject dye for identification of blocked arteries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What medical procedure is referred to as PTCA in the text?

<p>Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Cardiac Catheterization?

<p>To diagnose and evaluate cardiovascular conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is a catheter typically inserted during Cardiac Catheterization?

<p>In the neck (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of injecting dye during Cardiac Catheterization?

<p>To visualize blood vessels and heart chambers using X-rays (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medical professionals are involved in performing Cardiac Catheterization?

<p>Cardiologists, nurses, technicians, and other medical professionals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT an indication for Cardiac Catheterization?

<p>Taking blood pressure measurements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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