Lesion-specific protocols
The following are "how to cath" protocols that are lesion-specific. They have been prepared by the cardiology trainees over the years to provide general guidelines to future trainees. References pertinent to each protocol have been cited.
(++) = published with permission from authors
Preparation and set up for catheterization (by D. Fruitman) (++)
Aortic valve stenosis (neonate) (by M. Crystal) (++)
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) (by R. Clegg) (++)
Balloon atrial septostomy (BAS) (by M. Crystal) (++)
Coarctation of aorta - Dilation & Stenting (by C. Almeida) (++)
Collateral vessel occlusion (by P. Larsson) (++)
Coronary angiography (by R. Han) (++)
Endomyocardial biopsy (by A. Floh) (++)
Fontan - Cath Lab (by M. Crystal) (++)
Pulmonary atresia/Ventriculoseptal defect (PA/VSD) with multiple aorto-pulmonary collaterals (MAPCAs) (by M. Ilina) (++)
Pericardiocentesis (by A. Jevremovic) (++)
Pre-bidirectional cavopulmonary connection (Pre-BCPC) (by T. Cavalle-Garrido) (++)
Pre-Fontan(by T. Cavalle-Garrido) (++)
Post Fontan (by S. Greenway) (++)
Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary valve implant (percutaneous) (by C. Almeida) (++)
Pulmonary valve stenosis (by D. Wong) (++)
Sildenafil Cath Lab Protocol (by J. Reyes) (++)
Vascular ultrasounds - Stays Patch (by R. Han) (++)