Cardiology

Interventional Catheterization

Coil Occlusion

A coil occlusion catheterization is performed to close an unnecessary/abnormal blood vessel. By placing a catheter (hollow tube) in the blood vessel, a coil is pushed through a catheter and out into the blood vessel to be closed. The catheter is then removed once the coil is in place.
	Coil Occlusion ©Heart Caths for Kids

Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a procedure that uses a balloon catheter (hollow tube) to open a narrowed heart vessel. A balloon catheter is a type of hollow tube which has an inflatable "balloon" at its tip. The balloon catheter is inserted into the blood vesell when it is deflated and once in position, it is inflated to perform the procedure and is deflated again for removal. The balloon may need to be inflated and deflated several times to stretch the blood vessel.

Angioplasty with Stent Implanted

An angioplasty with stent implantation is a procedure, which is performed when the blood vessel does not stay stretched after angioplasty. A stent (wire mesh) is inserted into the blood vessel and expanded. The stent will remain after the balloon catheter is removed to hold the blood vessel open. This procedure may need to be repeated as your child grows.
	Angioplasty with Stent Implanted ©Heart Caths for Kids

	Stent Implantation

Device Closure

This procedure is used to insert a device to close a hole between two chambers of the heart. There are a variety of devices available for implantation depending on the size and location of the hole.
	Device Closure – ASD ©Heart Caths for Kids

Valvuloplasty

Valvuloplasty is a procedure that uses a balloon catheter (hollow tube) to open a narrowed heart valve. A balloon catheter is a type of hollow tube which has an inflatable "balloon" at its tip. The balloon catheter is inserted into the valve when it is deflated and once in position, it is inflated to perform the procedure and is deflated again for removal.
	Valvuloplasty ©Heart Caths for Kids

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