Pediatric Heart Catheterization

Pediatric heart catheterization is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat heart problems in children. A thin, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel—often in the groin or arm—and guided to the heart. This allows doctors to measure blood pressure, take images, and assess heart function. It can also be used to repair certain defects, like closing abnormal openings or widening narrowed blood vessels. The procedure provides detailed information about the heart’s structure and function, helping doctors plan appropriate treatments while generally having a low risk and quick recovery time.