Types of Catheterizations

Catheterizations are performed for several different reasons. Click on the links below for specific information for each type or defect.

Diagnostic

Used to measure pressures and take blood samples to determine anatomy

Interventional

• Aortic Balloon Angioplasty
• Aortic Balloon Valvuloplasty
• Aortic Stent Placement
• Before the Catheterization
• Cardiac Catheterization Lab
• Coarctation of the Aorta
• Intravascular Stent Placement
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
• Pulmonary Balloon Angioplasty
• Pulmonary Balloon Valvuloplasty
• Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)