Catheterization Laboratory
"Advanced Cardiac Diagnostics and Interventions at MM Hospital Namakkal"
- State-of-the-art diagnostics for various heart procedures
- Minimally invasive cardiac interventions for rapid recovery
What is a Catheterization Lab?
A catheterization lab, referred to as a cath lab, is a diagnostic facility for various procedures, such as pacemaker installation, ablation, angiography, and angioplasty. A cath lab, however, is not an operating room. Under general anaesthesia, cardiac procedures like heart bypass surgery will perform in an operating room. While the operations may perform, the patients in a cath lab may be awake and will not be put to sleep.
At MM Hospital Namakkal, our advanced Cath Lab is equipped with the latest technology to provide precise diagnostics and interventions for heart conditions. Our specialized team ensures that patients receive the highest quality care in a safe and comfortable environment.
Cardiac Catheterization Procedure
Cardiac catheterization is a method to detect and manage specific cardiovascular conditions. Coronary angioplasty and coronary stenting are two other heart conditions for which cardiac catheterization is used as therapy. This procedure has a low risk, less painful nature, and quick recovery.
When is Cardiac Catheterization Suggested?
Cardiovascular catheterization is suggested in various conditions, including:
- Chest pain
- Heart attack
- Before a bypass operation, preop-prep
- Abnormal test results on the treadmill
- The severity of coronary artery disease
- Signs of a heart valve condition (syncope, shortness of breath)
Procedures Performed in Our Cath Lab
Our state-of-the-art Cath Lab at MM Hospital offers a range of diagnostic and interventional procedures:
A diagnostic procedure that uses X-ray imaging to see the heart's blood vessels. It helps determine if there are any blocked or narrowed blood vessels in and around the heart.
A procedure to open blocked or narrowed coronary arteries. A small balloon is inflated inside the blocked artery to widen it and improve blood flow to the heart.
During angioplasty, a small mesh tube called a stent may be placed in the artery to keep it open. This helps reduce the chance of the artery narrowing again.
A procedure to place a pacemaker under the skin to help control abnormal heart rhythms. The pacemaker uses electrical pulses to prompt the heart to beat at a normal rate.
A procedure to treat abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) by destroying small areas of heart tissue that are causing the abnormal rhythms.
Advantages of Cath Lab Procedures
The procedures performed in our Cath Lab offer several advantages over traditional open-heart surgeries:
- Minimally invasive procedures
- Reduced risk compared to open surgeries
- Less painful experience
- Quicker recovery times
- Shorter hospital stays
- Patients often remain awake during procedures
Our Expertise in Cardiac Care
An unrivalled leader in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery with a focus on giving patients excellent cardiovascular care, MM Hospitals, Namakkal is one of the forerunners of modern heart treatment in South India. Our cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons have expertise in handling heart disease that improves the quality of life for thousands of cardiac patients. Live a healthy life with a healthy heart at all ages, with the best cardiac care at MM Hospitals.
Our Cardiology Specialists
Our team of experienced cardiologists and interventional specialists is dedicated to providing the best cardiac care.
Interventional Cardiology
