Croup facts. 1  Croup is an infection of the larynx, trachea, and the bronchial tubes usually caused by viruses. 2  Croup is contagious, especially during the first few days of the illness. 3  A cough that sounds like a barking seal and a harsh raspy Darth Vader sound during inhalation are symptoms of croup.
Hybrid OR Suites bring together the best of two worlds by combining all the advantages of a modern Cath Lab with the advanced high definition imaging system and the most up-to-date Surgery Operating Theatre.
These are some of the other procedures that may be done during or after a cardiac cath: 1  Angioplasty. 2  Stent placement. 3  Fractional flow reserve.  Intravascular ultrasound 1  (IVUS). A small sample of heart tissue (called a biopsy).