Cardiac Catheterization

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Doctors at North Okaloosa Medical Center use cardiac catheterization to both diagnose and treat heart disease. This minimally invasive, interventional cardiology technique uses a catheter (thin, flexible tube) that is inserted into the arteries to examine the heart, arteries and veins with real-time images (fluoroscopy). These procedures only require a tiny incision where the catheter is inserted into an artery, so it often results in less blood loss, less pain and a quicker recovery for patients.

Our cath lab is more than 1,350 square feet and includes a 10-bed recovery area with an integrated, portable monitoring system to watch over patients' heart rhythms while under our care. The lab is often the first stop for patients who experience severe cardiac symptoms, including chest pain, shortness of breath and dizziness. The catheterization process takes about an hour and same day results can be provided.

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For more information, please call:
(850) 689-8100