Catheterization Laboratory

We at Pantai Hospital Ayer Keroh take great pride in our very own Catheterization Laboratory (Cathlab) which is managed by highly competent and seasoned Consultant Cardiologists.

This lab comes equipped with a state-of-the-art Biplane X-Ray that provides our consultants with visualization of arteries and chambers associated with the heart to make accurate diagnoses and effectively treat any stenosis or abnormalities.

This is one of the most advanced technologies that can help clinicians in computing a much accurate diagnosis to help with the direction of treatment.

Being accredited by the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) for service quality excellence, you would be pleased to know that Pantai Hospital Ayer Keroh is committed to giving the best to all of its patients. It is a recognition that positions our facility as one of the top healthcare service providers for cardiac care in the country.

Our highly skilled consultants can provide detailed care and recommendations on how to carry out relevant procedures. They are aided by well-trained medical staff which include nurses and senior anaesthesiologists.

Services provided

Even if you are admitted only for the catheterization procedure, medical care at our facility is administered holistically. All of the services provided are intricately designed to yield the best clinical outcome without incurring steep costs.

Some of the services provided include:

• Coronary angiogram
• Coronary angioplasty
• Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), including balloon angioplasty and coronary stent implantation
• Permanent and temporary pacemaker implantation
• Inferior vena cava (IVC) filter implantation
• Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
• Cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT)
• Pericardiocentesis
• Right heart study
• Renal angioplasty
• Renal denervation for resistant hypertension
• Peripheral angiogram / angioplasty for limb ischaemia
• Structural heart intervention
  • Left atrial appendage occlusion for atrial fibrillation
  • Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
  • Mitraclip procedure for mitral valve regurgitation

All of the aforementioned procedures are carried out by a dedicated team of experts who will be monitoring your progress closely throughout. This level of dedication represents our commitment towards ensuring successful treatment and recovery for each patient.

What happens before a catheterization procedure?

Prior to a cardiac catheterization procedure, patients may be overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety and find it difficult to cope with certain emotional demands. Hence, you will be provided with the best attention throughout every step of the journey.

Before carrying out the procedure, patients would first be made to prepare. Patients will be required to produce information on current general health, perform physical examinations and provide blood samples to be deemed fit for the procedure.

During this time, it would also be best for patients to declare to doctors about any medication history as it may cause complications during or post-procedure.

Generally, cardiac catheterization only takes approximately 30 minutes (except for unique interventions), but if added to total preparation and recovery time, the entire process could extend up to several hours. Therefore, plan ahead and be prepared to keep an entire day free to complete the procedure.

If you are seeking holistic care for cardiac abnormalities at one of the most competent cardiac facilities in the country, kindly contact us to book an appointment today.