Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
When a child is suspected of having a heart condition, non-invasive tests like echocardiograms and CT scans are usually the first step. However, in some cases, these tests may not provide complete information about the heart’s function and structure. In such situations, Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization becomes essential. At Neo Clinic Children’s Hospital, Jaipur, we specialize in performing this procedure safely for infants, children, and adolescents.
What is Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization?
In this procedure, a thin flexible tube (catheter) is inserted through a blood vessel, usually in the leg, and carefully guided into the heart. Once in place, our pediatric cardiologists measure:
- Pressures inside the heart chambers
- Oxygen levels in different areas of the heart and lungs
- Blood flow patterns
- Additionally, a contrast dye may be injected to take detailed X-ray images (angiography), helping doctors visualize the heart’s structure in real time.
Why is it Done?
Diagnostic cardiac catheterization is often performed to:
- Confirm the presence and severity of congenital heart defects
- Assess pulmonary hypertension
- Guide treatment planning for surgery or intervention
- Evaluate the success of previous heart procedures
- Safety and Comfort at Neo Clinic Jaipur
At Neo Clinic, we take every measure to ensure children feel safe and comfortable. The procedure is carried out under sedation or anesthesia by our expert pediatric cardiologists in Jaipur with the support of pediatric anesthetists and intensivists. Continuous monitoring ensures maximum safety.
Benefits of Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
- Accurate Diagnosis: Provides precise information not possible through external imaging.
- Helps Treatment Planning: Determines whether a child needs surgery, device closure, or medical management.
- Quick Recovery: Most children are discharged within 24 hours.
- Minimal Discomfort: Only a small puncture at the catheter entry site, no stitches required.
Why Neo Clinic Jaipur?
- Advanced Cath Lab Facilities: State-of-the-art imaging and monitoring technology.
- Best Pediatric Cardiologists in Jaipur: Skilled team with years of experience in interventional cardiology.
- Child-Friendly Environment: Focused on reducing stress for both children and parents.
- Comprehensive Pediatric Heart Care: From diagnosis to treatment, everything under one roof.
At Neo Clinic, the leading pediatric cardiology hospital in Jaipur, we believe in accurate diagnosis as the first step toward healing. If your child needs detailed evaluation, Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization at Neo Clinic Jaipur offers a safe, reliable, and advanced solution.