Right Heart Catheterization

Right heart catheterization (RHC) is a unique approach to evaluating and diagnosing a range of heart conditions. We conduct this diagnostic in the catheterization lab, with the patient lying down on the table in a resting pose. The results will provide information on how well the heart is functioning, including blood pressure and oxygen levels.

A full diagnostic procedure will involve several steps, including:

• Local anesthetic injection to improve comfort
• Insertion of a catheter into the target vein
• Guiding the catheter to the target locations in the heart
• Monitoring blood pressure and blood flow continuously
• In some cases, we may inject a contrast dye to provide enhanced visualization on X-ray (if needed)