What Happens in a Cath Lab? A Patient's Guide
A cath lab (catheterisation laboratory) is a special room where doctors see and treat heart arteries using X-ray guidance.
Who is in the room
- The interventional cardiologist
- Trained technicians and nurses
- An assistant doctor, who monitors your vital signs
What you will notice
- You lie on a table under X-ray equipment and screens
- The skin is cleaned and numbed. You may feel pressure but little pain
- You are awake, and the team talks to you during the procedure
Safety
- Staff wear lead aprons and caps for radiation protection
- Your heart rhythm, pressure and oxygen are watched continuously
- Sterile technique is used throughout
Need advice about your heart? Call or WhatsApp the hospital team on 95116 13365 (Monday to Saturday, 12:00 to 8:00). For chest pain or a suspected heart attack, call 112 or 95116 13365 straight away; emergency services are open 24x7.
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This article is for general information and does not replace medical advice. If you have symptoms or concerns, please see a doctor.