Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Cath Lab)
A Cardiac Catheterization Lab, commonly called a Cath Lab, is a specialized hospital room used to diagnose and treat heart conditions. It contains advanced imaging equipment to view blood vessels and heart chambers. Doctors insert a thin tube called a catheter into a blood vessel and guide it to the heart. It helps detect blockages in coronary arteries. Procedures like angioplasty and stent placement are performed here. The lab uses real-time X-ray imaging. It is essential for treating heart attacks. It allows minimally invasive procedures. It reduces the need for open-heart surgery. It is a critical facility in modern cardiology.