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Heart catheterizationHHeart catheterizationHeart catheterizationEnglishCardiologyChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)HeartCardiovascular systemProceduresAdult (19+)NA2009-12-11T05:00:00Z9.4000000000000057.60000000000001483.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Heart catheterization may be used to correct various kinds of heart defects. Learn how to prepare for heart catheterization and how to care for your child at home.</p><p>Cardiac catheterization is a procedure in which a thin, flexible tube called a catheter is passed into the heart and its surrounding blood vessels.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Cardiac catheterizations are performed on people of all ages.</li><li>Catheters are used for blood sampling, pressure measurements, dye injection (angiogram), and to repair specific areas of the heart and the surrounding blood vessels.</li><li>The procedures are done in the cardiac catheterization lab.</li><li>In many heart conditions, cardiac catheterizations can repair the heart without open-chest surgery.</li><li> Tell the catheterization lab coordinator before the day of catheterization if your child has a cold or cough, diarrhea, signs of the flu, or has had any contact with someone with a contagious disease as the procedure may need to be postponed.</li></ul>
Au sujet du cathétérismeAAu sujet du cathétérismeHeart CatheterizationFrenchCardiologyChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)HeartCardiovascular systemProceduresAdult (19+)NA2009-12-11T05:00:00Z9.0000000000000059.00000000000001418.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-ZOn peut avoir recours au cathétérisme cardiaque pour corriger différents types d’anomalies cardiaques. Familiarisez-vous avec la manière de se préparer au cathétérisme cardiaque et avec les soins à donner à votre enfant à la maison.<p>Le cathétérisme cardiaque est une intervention au cours de laquelle on introduit un mince tube souple portant le nom de cathéter dans le cœur et dans ses vaisseaux sanguins périphériques. </p><h2> À retenir </h2> <ul><li>On réalise cette intervention sur des personnes de tous âges.</li> <li>On utilise des cathéters pour effectuer des prélèvements sanguins, des mesures de la tension, des injections de colorants (angiogrammes), et pour réparer des zones précises du cœur et les vaisseaux sanguins périphériques.</li> <li>Ces interventions sont réalisées dans le laboratoire de cathétérisme cardiaque.</li> <li>Dans de nombreuses cardiopathies, les cathétérismes cardiaques peuvent réparer le cœur sans chirurgie ouverte.</li> <li>Vous devez informer le coordonnateur du laboratoire de cathétérisme avant le jour de l’intervention si votre enfant tousse, a un rhume, la diarrhée ou un état grippal, ou s’il a été en contact avec une personne atteinte d’une maladie contagieuse, car dans ce cas il faudra peut-être reporter la procédure. </li></ul>

 

 

Heart tests and proceduresHeart tests and proceduresHeart tests and proceduresHEnglishCardiologyChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)HeartCardiovascular systemTests;ProceduresAdult (19+) CaregiversNA2018-03-16T04:00:00ZLanding PageCollection Hub<p>The cardiologist will make a diagnosis by gathering as much information as possible. Your child may need to have several tests in order to help diagnose their condition and determine what should be done to treat their condition.</p><p>The cardiologist will make a diagnosis by gathering as much information as possible. Your child may need to have several tests in order to help diagnose their condition and determine what should be done to treat their condition.</p><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Imaging tests and procedures</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Read about the different imaging test that your child may need to help diagnose and treat their condition. </p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=2440&language=English">Angiogram</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1222&language=English">Angiogram: Caring for your child at home after the procedure</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1274&language=English">Echocardiogram</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1275&language=English">Echocardiogram bubble study</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1642&language=English">Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1641&language=English">Electrocardiogram (ECG), holter monitor and telephone transmitter</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1276&language=English">Electrocardiogram (ECG) test</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1281&language=English">Holter monitors</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1647&language=English">Imaging tests: X-ray, MRI and CT scan</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1270&language=English">Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Exercise tests</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Learn about exercise tests and how they are used to understand your child's condition better. </p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1301&language=English">Lung perfusion and ventilation scans</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1282&language=English">MUGA scan</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1286&language=English">Six-minute walk</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1288&language=English">Stress MIBI: Testing your child's heart</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1289&language=English">Treadmill test</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1293&language=English">VO2 max exercise test</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Heart catherterization</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Learn what heart catheterization is and how the procedure is used to help treat your child's condition. </p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=46&language=English">Atrial septal defect: Closure in the heart catheterization lab</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1667&language=English">Balloon angioplasty</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1668&language=English">Balloon atrial septostomy</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1669&language=English">Balloon (dilatation) valvuloplasty</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=51&language=English">Catheter ablation in the heart catheterization lab</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1670&language=English">Closure device insertion</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=53&language=English">Coarctation and recoarctation of the aorta: Balloon angioplasty in the heart catheterization lab</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1666&language=English">Heart catheterization</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1214&language=English">Heart catheterization: Caring for your child after the procedure</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=59&language=English">Heart catheterization: Getting ready for the procedure</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1645&language=English">Heart catheterization test</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1015&language=English">Pulmonary artery stenosis: Balloon angioplasty in the heart catheterization lab</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1671&language=English">Stent insertion</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Heart rhythm testing</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Both an electrocardiogram and a Holter monitor measures the electrical activity of the heart. Find out how these test can help your child. </p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1641&language=English">Electrocardiogram (ECG), holter monitor and telephone transmitter</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1276&language=English">Electrocardiogram (ECG) test</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1281&language=English">Holter monitors</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Nuclear medicine tests</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>A small amount of radioactive material is used in nuclear medicine tests. Images are then taken of where the radioactive material goes in the body and this helps doctors diagnose conditions. </p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1301&language=English">Lung perfusion and ventilation scans</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1282&language=English">MUGA scan</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1644&language=English">Nuclear medicine tests and heart conditions</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1288&language=English">Stress MIBI: Testing your child's heart</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Other tests</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Learn about some other tests that doctors use to help them diagnose and treat your child. </p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1646&language=English">Blood work</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1640&language=English">Oxygen saturation monitoring</a></li></ol></div>https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/heart_learning_hub.pnghearttests

 

 

Heart catheterization1666.00000000000Heart catheterizationHeart catheterizationHEnglishCardiologyChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)HeartCardiovascular systemProceduresAdult (19+)NA2009-12-11T05:00:00Z9.4000000000000057.60000000000001483.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Heart catheterization may be used to correct various kinds of heart defects. Learn how to prepare for heart catheterization and how to care for your child at home.</p><p>Cardiac catheterization is a procedure in which a thin, flexible tube called a catheter is passed into the heart and its surrounding blood vessels.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Cardiac catheterizations are performed on people of all ages.</li><li>Catheters are used for blood sampling, pressure measurements, dye injection (angiogram), and to repair specific areas of the heart and the surrounding blood vessels.</li><li>The procedures are done in the cardiac catheterization lab.</li><li>In many heart conditions, cardiac catheterizations can repair the heart without open-chest surgery.</li><li> Tell the catheterization lab coordinator before the day of catheterization if your child has a cold or cough, diarrhea, signs of the flu, or has had any contact with someone with a contagious disease as the procedure may need to be postponed.</li></ul><p>Cardiac catheterizations can be used in two ways:</p><ul><li>to gather information (diagnostic catheterization)</li><li>for treatment (interventional catheterization)</li></ul><p>Through a tiny incision in the arm, neck, or groin, the catheter is inserted into a blood vessel (artery or vein) and directed into the heart by real-time X-ray imaging, or fluoroscopy. The catheters are used for blood sampling, pressure measurements, dye injection (angiogram), and to repair specific areas of the heart and the surrounding blood vessels.</p> <figure class="asset-c-80"> <span class="asset-image-title">Balloon dilation</span> <img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/Catheter_balloon_MED_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Illustration of a balloon catheter in the heart" /> <figcaption class="asset-image-caption">A catheter with a balloon on the tip is passed into the heart, where it is inflated to open up a narrowed area or widen an existing hole.</figcaption></figure> <p>Cardiac catheterizations are performed on people of all ages, from infants to adults with congenital heart disease. The procedures are done in the cardiac catheterization lab, which looks like a small operating room.</p><p>The length of hospital stay varies according to the type of cardiac catheterization procedure. Many catheterizations are performed on an out-patient basis.<br></p><p>Therapeutic or interventional catheterizations include:</p><ul><li>balloon atrial septostomy to enlarge an atrial septal defect</li><li>balloon angioplasty to enlarge (dilate) a narrowed blood vessel</li><li>valvuloplasty to open a heart valve that is abnormally obstructed</li><li>device implantation to close a hole</li><li>stent implantation to hold a blood vessel open</li></ul><p>In many heart conditions, cardiac catheterizations can repair the heart without open-chest surgery.</p><h2>What are the possible complications of cardiac catheterization?</h2><p>Generally, cardiac catheterization is a low-risk procedure, but it is not risk-free. With any cardiac catheterization, there is a very small risk that the catheter may break through a blood vessel or the wall of the heart. To reduce the risk, the position of the catheter is carefully monitored by a type of X-ray called fluoroscopy.</p><p>Many risks depend on the specific type of procedure being performed. The cardiologist will explain these to you in detail before you consent to the procedure.</p><h2>What is the pre-catheterization visit all about?</h2><p>If your child is having cardiac catheterization, either as a test or as a treatment, you and your child will have a pre-catheterization visit at the hospital. Being prepared ahead of time helps both you and your child cope with the experience of being in the hospital.</p><p>You will come in a few weeks ahead of time to prepare for the procedure. If you are coming from out of town, you may come in a few days ahead. You will need to spend about half a day at the hospital.</p><p>Depending on the type of catheterization procedure your child needs, your child may need to have a number of tests, such as blood work, a chest X-ray, or an electrocardiogram (ECG). You will then meet with a nurse who will give you information about your child’s procedure and the care required after. You will also be able to meet with the doctor. Feeding instructions and arrival time for your child’s procedure day will be discussed with you during the visit.</p><p>Make sure you and your child have a normal breakfast before coming to the hospital. Since it is a long day, you may want to bring a snack and some toys for your child. You should also be sure to bring any necessary documents for your child, like health cards, hospital cards, and referral letters.</p><h2>Important considerations before the catheterization<br></h2> <figure> <span class="asset-image-title">Catheterization lab</span> <img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/HC_Cathlab1_EQUIP-PHO_EN.jpg" alt="Medical professionals in a catheterization lab" /> </figure> <p>Let the hospital’s catheterization lab coordinator know before the day of catheterization if your child has a cold or cough, diarrhea, or signs of the flu, or has had any contact with someone who has a contagious disease like chicken pox or the measles. If this is the case, the procedure may need to be postponed.<br></p><p>Depending on the type of procedure and the age of your child, your child may need local anaesthesia, sedation, or general anaesthesia. The nurse or anaesthesiologist will explain how to prepare your child.</p><h2>How long is the procedure?</h2><p>The procedure takes two to three hours. Your child will then go to the recovery room for about one hour before returning to the cardiac unit. Depending on the procedure, your child may return to the inpatient unit or may remain in recovery room until ready for discharge home.</p><h2>How long will your child stay in hospital?</h2><p>Some children go home the same day after the procedure, while others need to stay overnight. Your child' s cardiologist will let you know how long your child needs to stay in the hospital.</p><h2>What can you expect during recovery at home?</h2><p>Some bruising and swelling may occur where the catheter was inserted (the catheterization site). You can give Tylenol to relieve any pain. If the pain lasts more than a few days, call your family doctor or paediatrician.</p><p>Keep the catheterization site clean and dry so that it will heal well. It must be covered by a bandage for 5 days after the catheterization. You will need to change the bandage once a day for each of those 5 days. If you notice that the bandage becomes soiled during the day, you should change it. This tends to happen more often with babies who are still in diapers.</p><p>Each time you change the bandage, look at the catheterization site to make sure that it is healing well. It is not unusual for the old bandage to have a spot of blood on it on the first day. The catheterization site itself should not be red or swollen. It may take a day or so for a scab to form over the area. If you notice any increased swelling, redness, or bruising, call your child' s paediatrician or family doctor.</p><p>If the catheterization site starts to bleed, apply pressure with a piece of clean gauze over the site for at least five minutes. Keep your child as quiet and still as possible. If the bleeding is excessive or does not stop in five minutes, call your child’s paediatrician or family doctor right away. If this is not possible, take your child to the closest emergency department as soon as possible.</p><p>Your child may complain of a sore leg on the side of the catheterization. If this continues for more than a couple of days, call your paediatrician.</p><p>Your child will not be able to have a tub bath for five days after the catheterization. A bath may increase the risk of infection at the catheterization site. You can give your child sponge baths or showers instead.</p><p>Your child' s cardiologist will let you know when your child may return to normal levels of physical activity.</p><h2>Your child may need to take medication</h2><p>Your child may need to take ASA or coumadin for several months after the procedure to prevent blood clots. You will be told how much before your child goes home. If your child has a cold or fever or is exposed to chickenpox during this six-month period, stop the ASA, treat the illness with Tylenol, and phone your family doctor or paediatrician who will tell you when to start the ASA again. If your child begins bruising easily, call your family doctor or pediatrician.</p><p>After treatment of an atrial septal defect or ventricular septal defect, your child will need antibiotics before and after dental treatments for 6 months after the procedure. These drugs help prevent a heart infection called infectious endocarditis. Your child’s cardiologist will tell you if this is needed for a longer time.</p><h2>When does your child have to come back for a check-up?</h2><p>Your child will be given an appointment to see the cardiologist several months after the procedure. In some cases, another catheterization will be booked so that the cardiologist can check up on how the heart looks after stent or other device placement.</p><p>For an atrial or ventricular defect, your child will be given an appointment to see the cardiologist one month after the procedure and will need follow-up appointments every six months for the first two years after the closure. Tests will be done to make sure that the defect is properly closed.</p>https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/Catheter_balloon_MED_ILL_EN.jpgHeart catheterizationFalse

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