In this section... Pathologies Detected by Cardiac
Catheterization Cardiac catheterization, as discussed earlier,
involves the insertion of a catheter into the heart for the
diagnosis of various diseases. Cardiac catheterization is
typically used for diagnosing the following pathologies. Aortic
Dissection - Cardiac catheterization is a method used in
treating aortic dissection. The catheter called a stent is
inserted and threaded to the location of the tear. The stent
then provides as a channel for blood flow with minimal leakage.
Aortic Aneurysm – As with aortic dissection, cardiac
catheterization is a method of treatment. A stent is inserted
and threaded to the location of the affected blood vessel. The
stent provides a channel for blood flow without further damaging
the widened blood vessel. Congenital Heart Disease – Cardiac
catheterization is performed to measure oxygen levels and
pressures within the heart chambers. Cardiac catheterization may
also be used as a way to treat conditions by closing holes t