All Videos (MUMH)
Welcome to the Cath Lab (MUMH)
Your doctor has suggested that you have a cardiac catheterization. Hearing that can be a bit overwhelming, but there is good news. I...
Preparing for the Hospital- What to Do at Home (MUMH)
In addition to packing what you will bring with you, there are some other things you’ll need to do while you’re at home. We’re going...
Preparing for the Hospital- List of Medications
One thing we really need is a list of all the medications you take. This includes your prescriptions as well as over-the-counter med...
What to Bring to the Hospital
There are a lot of things to remember, but these things will help the whole process go as quickly and safely as possible. Diving in,...
What to Expect Before Your Procedure (MUMH)
When you get to the cath lab waiting room, you’ll be met by an office assistant who will have you do some paperwork. Your family mem...
Your Role in the Healthcare Process
When you come to the hospital, there are a lot of things to do, and it can seem overwhelming. But there is one thing we want you to...
Understanding Informed Consent (MUMH)
The your care team will obtain the consent for the procedure, which means getting your permission to do it. Any medical procedure is...
What Does the Procedure Room Look Like? (MUMH)
When it’s time for the procedure, we will bring you to the procedure room. You may or may not have been in a room like this before....
What is a Stent? (MUMH)
A stent is a wire mesh tube that is placed in your artery to help keep it open. This will improve blood flow to the heart, allowing...
What Happens After Your Procedure (MUMH)
When the procedure is done, you may be a little sleepy, so we’re going to want to keep a close eye on you. You’ll stay in the recove...
Do’s and Don’ts (MUMH)
There are going to be instructions to follow when you get home. There might be a lot of instructions, but there are really good reas...
Caring for Your Procedure Site (MUMH)
When you get home, it’s very important that you care for the site where the doctor inserted the catheter. There are some guidelines...
When to Call the Cardiologist
When you get home, we’ll need you to monitor how you’re doing and tell us how you’re feeling. First off, it’s normal to feel a...
When to Call 911
If something serious occurs, it is important that you call 911. Reasons you would want to call 911 are: Bleeding that doesn’t stop a...
Healthy Habits
Now might be a great time to make some changes to your lifestyle, if you haven’t already started. A lot of times, blockages to the h...
Taking Your Medicine (MUMH)
Before you leave the hospital, your doctor may have prescribed new medications. Be sure that you fill all of those prescriptions on...
Remembering to Take Your Medicine
It is important for you to take your medications, as doing so consistently will help with your recovery. Remember, there may have be...
Help Getting Your Medicine
Many patients find it hard to get their medications, either because of the cost or actually getting to the pharmacy to pick them up....
What is a Cardiac Cath? (MUMH)
As mentioned before, you won’t be asleep during the procedure, but you will get medication to make you comfortable. During a cardiac...
Left and Right Heart Catheterization & PCI
Your doctor may have referred you for a left or right heart catheterization to help determine the cause of your chest pain, shortnes...
The Impact of Missing One Dose
Madeline is a local patient and has received care from MedStar Health for many years. She went to the Emergency Department after exp...
Transradial Approach to Cardiac Catheterization
Dr. John Wang explains the transradial approach to cardiac catheterization.
What Is Cardiac Rehabilitation?
The goal of cardiac rehabilitation, or rehab, is to help you get heart healthy. If you’ve had a heart event, your doctor may recomme...
Dealing with Your Chest Pain (MUMH)
The hope is that the procedure you just had will lessen your chest pain, but there’s the chance that it may still occur. If you do e...