Cardiac Cath Lab

LOCATION: Cardiology Suite, A Level, Junction 1

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
• Complex device implant sessions where CRT devices and defibrillators are implanted
• Device Pre-Assessment where reason for implant, the procedure, device function, lifestyle implications and aftercare are discussed

KEY CONTACTS:
Angiogram & Pacemaker Implant Bookings & Complex Devices - Lindsey Parkinson - Chief Cardiac Physiologist, Tel: 01709 427670, Email: lindsey.parkinson@nhs.net

Dr Sunkari - Consultant, Email: k.sunkari@nhs.net
Dr Smith - Consultant, Email: simon.smith5@nhs.net
Dr Alwail - Consultant, Email: ali.alwail@nhs.net
Dr Nagarajan - Consultant, Email: darbhamullavenkata.nagarajan@nhs.net

• ​Use the online calendar to check availability and book slots. ​ Fully booked sessions will not show in the calendar. ​

• ​To attend the Angiogram/Pacemaker Implant Sessions:
  MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS:  1 per session
  TIMES AND DATES: 

           Monday's AM & PM
           Friday's AM 

• To attend the Complex Device Sessions 
  MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 1 per session
  TIMES AND DATES:
  Tuesday's AM & PM                                                                         Wednesday's AM                                                                            Friday's AM