Cardiac catheterization is a non-surgical procedure performed in a cath lab that allows healthcare providers to test for and treat the coronary arteries and heart. This procedure usually takes about an hour or two and requires a limited stay in the hospital. What happens in the cath lab: Catheter placement. A catheter, a thing tube, is […]
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Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD), often called peripheral vascular disease (or PVD), occurs when the arteries responsible for providing blood to the arms or legs become blocked. This condition is experienced by about 1 in 20 aged 50 and over – about 10 million United States citizens. PAD tends to lead to poor circulation, loss of […]