Cardiac CatheterizationCardiac Catheterization

By Yvonne BakerBy Yvonne Baker

The Cardiovascular System The Cardiovascular System

The Circulatory (cardiovascular) system is The Circulatory (cardiovascular) system is composed of the pump and vessels that composed of the pump and vessels that distribute blood to all area’s of the body.distribute blood to all area’s of the body.

The heartThe heartBlood VesselsBlood VesselsArteriesArteriesCapillariesCapillariesVeinsVeins

Pulmonary valvesPulmonary valves

Cardiac CatheterizationCardiac Catheterization

Procedures that helps Procedures that helps doctors see how well doctors see how well your heart is workingyour heart is working

Doctors insert a thin Doctors insert a thin hollow tube called a hollow tube called a catheter into an artery catheter into an artery in your arm or leg in your arm or leg which leads to the which leads to the heartheart

The catheter The catheter distributes contact distributes contact dye that shows up on dye that shows up on x-raysx-rays

The dye aids in The dye aids in visualization of the visualization of the coronary arteries to coronary arteries to assure they work assure they work properlyproperly

This illustration shows the pump This illustration shows the pump and valvesand valves

Common vascular problemsCommon vascular problems

Some common problems can includeSome common problems can includeHigh blood pressureHigh blood pressureAneurysmAneurysmEmbolismEmbolismThrombosisThrombosisHigh cholesterolHigh cholesterolVaricose veinsVaricose veins

CholesterolCholesterol

Cholesterol is a soft waxy substance found Cholesterol is a soft waxy substance found among the lipids in the bloodstream and among the lipids in the bloodstream and all of your body’s cellsall of your body’s cells

It is an important part of a healthy body It is an important part of a healthy body because it is used to form cell because it is used to form cell membranes, some hormones, vitamin D, membranes, some hormones, vitamin D, bile acids and other functionsbile acids and other functions

Cholesterol can help or harm the body Cholesterol can help or harm the body

RememberRemember

Schedule checkups with your doctorSchedule checkups with your doctorKeep your cholesterol at normal levelsKeep your cholesterol at normal levelsMonitor your blood pressure levelMonitor your blood pressure levelConsult your doctor if you feel illConsult your doctor if you feel illEat good nutrients and healthy foodsEat good nutrients and healthy foodsA healthy heart is a long happy lifeA healthy heart is a long happy life