A Cardiac Catheterization, sometimes called a Coronary Angiogram, is a medical test used to find out if you have a heart condition. During this test, the heart doctor (cardiologist) puts a tube (called a catheter) into an artery in your upper thigh or arm. The doctor then guides the tube through one of your blood vessels, to your heart. Dye goes through the tube and into your arteries. The doctor can see if any of your arteries are blocked. This also helps the doctor to look at how well your heart and heart valves work.
If a blockage is identified, treatments may include medication, angioplasty and coronary artery bypass surgery.
Our Cardiac Catheterization rooms feature special tables, X-ray machines, television screens, and state-of-the-art cardiac monitoring and diagnostic equipment.
Preparation for Visit
See Cardiac-Catheterization-Booklet
Please note that due to the high number of patient visits to our hospital every day, you may experience clinic wait times and a delay in finding parking. We encourage you to arrive early and allow for extra time on the day of your appointment. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, the appointment will be rescheduled to another day. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.
Care Team
- Registered Nurse
- Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Educator
- Technician
Hours of Operation
Mississauga Hospital
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Emergency on-call coverage evenings, nights, and weekends to provide 24/7 care for emergencies.
Location
Mississauga Hospital
100 Queensway W
Mississauga, ON L5B 1B8
Contact Information
Mississauga Hospital
Phone Number: 905-848-7396
