Morton Kern, MD, of VA Long Beach Healthcare System and University of California, Irvine, often engages his colleagues via email in brief, informal dialogue on clinically relevant topics in ...

The cardiovascular laboratory department at the hospital is centered on the care of a person's heart and blood vessel problems. The cardiac "cath lab," as it's called, has a pre- and post-procedure ...

SAN DIEGO–Heart biopsies, which are typically performed via catheterization through the groin or neck, are possible and may cause less discomfort for patients when performed through a vein in the ...

When doctors tell patients they’ll access their heart through the groin, many react with confusion or concern. Yet this approach, known as the transfemoral method, has become a cornerstone of modern ...

A cardiac cath lab is a specialized radiological suite where cardiac catheterization is performed, as well as other peripheral procedures. This procedure determines whether a patient with chest pain ...

The American College of Cardiology has recognized Medical Center Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care, including ...