Catheterization laboratory
Catheterization Laboratory
A Catheterization Laboratory (pronounced: kuh-the-tuh-ruh-zey-shuhn lab-ruh-tawr-ee), often referred to as a Cath Lab, is a specialized medical facility where cardiologists perform invasive procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease.
Etymology
The term "Catheterization Laboratory" is derived from the medical procedure known as catheterization, which involves the insertion of a thin, flexible tube (a catheter) into a patient's body. The word "laboratory" is used because these procedures are performed in a controlled, clinical environment.
Related Terms
- Angiography: A medical imaging technique used in the Cath Lab to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs of the body.
- Stent: A small mesh tube that's used to treat narrow or weak arteries, a procedure that can be performed in a Cath Lab.
- Balloon angioplasty: A minimally invasive procedure that widens a narrow or obstructed blood vessel, often performed in a Cath Lab.
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI): Also known as coronary angioplasty, it's a non-surgical procedure performed in the Cath Lab to treat the stenotic (narrowed) coronary arteries of the heart.
- Electrophysiology: The study of the electrical properties of biological cells and tissues, including the heart's electrical conduction system. Electrophysiology studies are often performed in a Cath Lab.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Catheterization laboratory
- Wikipedia's article - Catheterization laboratory
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