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WASHINGTON--The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (SPA) and the Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society (CCAS), today published ...

Objectives: Although generally effective for sedation during noninvasive procedures, dexmedetomidine as the sole agent has not been uniformly successful for invasive procedures. To overcome some of ...

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Patient well-being was better among individuals allowed more liberal oral intake before entering the catheterization lab, the randomized CALORI trial showed. Compared to standard ...

Some of the things that are regularly done in the cardiac cath lab lack solid supporting evidence and probably shouldn’t be done anymore, according to a new scientific statement from the American ...

SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) - Many times, if you're having problems with your heart, you will likely go into one of the various cath labs at Willis-Knighton, so doctors can get a closer look at what may be ...

The Roxborough Memorial Hospital recently held an event to christen their new Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Selected members of community organizations were invited to witness a ribbon cutting ceremony ...

Mar. 23 -- (HealthDay News) -- Heart catheterization is a procedure that helps doctors diagnose -- and sometimes even treat -- certain heart conditions. It can show plaque buildup or blockages that ...

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