Cardiac Cath Lab

LOCATION: Cardiology Suite, A Level, Junction 1

KEY CONTACTS:    
Jan Liversidge, Cath Lab Manager,  Ext: 7832/7833, Janet.Liversidge@rothgen.nhs.uk
Lucy Broadhurst, Lead Pacing Physiologist, Ext: 4261, Lucy.Broadhurst@rothgen.nhs.uk

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Cardiac Catheter Suite is where Diagnostic Coronary Angiograms take place to determine appropriate treatment plans for  patients with chest pain history. Treatment plans include referral for further intervention. Permanent pacemaker implant  and complex device implants also  take place  for patients with heart rhythm disturbances and heart failure
 
WHAT YOU MIGHT SEE/DO AT THE SESSION:

• Observing Cardiologist: consenting/discussion with patient prior to procedure
• Observing/scrubbing in for procedures under direct supervision of Cardiologist
• Observation/training regarding angiographic images
• Post procedure management
• Observing/training with Cardiac/Pacing Physiologists.

 
Angio List (Tuesday am & Friday am)
Tuesdays - Dr Smith Angiogram list
Fridays - Dr Al Wail  Angiogram list
 
Device Implant List (Tuesday pm & Thursday am)
Dr Smith or Cardiac Physiologist (Implanting Loop Recorders – ILR)

• ​To attend the Angio List:
  Book a Tuesday morning or a Friday morning session
  MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 2 per session
  TIMES AND DATES: Tuesdays and Fridays 09.00-12.00, June 18, 21, 25, 28; July 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26).
  
  
• To attend the Device Implant List: 
  ​Book a Tuesday afternoon or a Thursday morning session. 
  MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 2 per session
  June: 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27; July 2, 4, 9, 11.
  
  
• ​Use the online calendar to check availability and book slots. ​ Fully booked sessions will not show in the calendar. ​