Cardiac catheterization is a procedure in which a long, flexible tube (catheter) is put into a blood vessel. The doctor then guides the catheter into the heart to find and treat heart problems. Dr. John Thomson, interventional cardiologist at The Blalock-Taussig-Thomas Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center, answers common questions about cardiac catheterization.
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Cardiac Catheterization for Children QA with Dr. John Thomson
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