Cardiac Catheterization
by Lisa Eddy
1. CBC (hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelets); bleeding and hematoma are pre-procedural risk so it is necessary to establish baseline values. BMP (glucose and electrolytes) to establish baseline Renal function (BUN and creatinine) PTT/PT/INR are obtained to guide dosing of anticoagulation during procedure.
2. Preoperartive care
3. Pre-operative testing