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Cardiac Catheterization
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- This test usually is not done on people who have had severe Reference allergic reactions Opens New Window to contrast material, poorly controlled Reference heart failure Opens New Window, life-threatening heart rhythm problems, or advanced Reference kidney disease Opens New Window.
- Cardiac catheterization is not usually done during pregnancy because the radiation could damage the developing Reference fetus Opens New Window. But in a life-threatening emergency, this procedure may be necessary to help save a pregnant woman's life. In such cases, the fetus is protected as much as possible from radiation exposure with a lead apron.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference July 20, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
Reference George Philippides, MD - Cardiology |
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