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Why Is Cath Procedure Carried Out?

..my husbands troponin levels continued to climb. plus his d-dimer was has high as 17.65. would any doctor every send a person in for a cath procedure. what do you think the out come may have been???
Thu, 28 Aug 2014
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welcome to Health care magic.
1.Its carried out for both diagnosing the pathology and treating at the same time in many cases.
2.With the help of contrast there will be a caterer sent to the vessels through the femoral route ( most commonly used).
3.Look for any block if there is one it can be located and removed the thrombus / block.
4.If any narrowing is seen as a atherosclerotic changes - dilatation or placing of an stent can be done at the same session.
5.The out come will be good and its treatment of choice - some risks are there as any other procedures - speck to the concern person dealing with your case and proceed.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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Why Is Cath Procedure Carried Out?

welcome to Health care magic. 1.Its carried out for both diagnosing the pathology and treating at the same time in many cases. 2.With the help of contrast there will be a caterer sent to the vessels through the femoral route ( most commonly used). 3.Look for any block if there is one it can be located and removed the thrombus / block. 4.If any narrowing is seen as a atherosclerotic changes - dilatation or placing of an stent can be done at the same session. 5.The out come will be good and its treatment of choice - some risks are there as any other procedures - speck to the concern person dealing with your case and proceed. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.