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.
Combined with its technologically advanced cardiac cath lab and two spacious 1,000 sq. ft. surgical suites make The Heart Center at Indian River Medical Center one of the most comprehensive cardiovascular programs in the country.
German cardiac catheterization laboratory (2004) A catheterization laboratory or cath lab is an examination room in a hospital or clinic with diagnostic imaging equipment used to visualize the arteries of the heart and the chambers of the heart and treat any stenosis or abnormality found. 1 Equipment.