Interventional cardiology involves the use of catheter-based techniques to diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases. The following interventional equipment is essential for procedures such as angioplasty, stent placement, and electrophysiology studies. These devices help doctors perform minimally invasive surgeries with precision and safety.
| equipment | brand | Specifications and Features |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory | Philips (Azurion) | Fluoroscopy, hemodynamic monitoring, image storage, radiation protection, sterile environment |
| Angiography systems | Siemens (Artis Zee) | Digital subtraction angiography, flat plate detectors, high frame rate, rotational angiography |
| Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) | Boston Scientific (OptiCross) | High-frequency ultrasound, catheter-based imaging, real-time display, automatic stretching |
| Fractional Flow Measurement Equipment (FFR) | Abbott (PressureWire X) | Pressure wire technology, real-time measurements, integration with angiography systems |
| Electrophysiology laboratory equipment | Biosense Webster (CARTO 3) | 3D mapping, ablation catheters, programmable stimulators, intracardiac echocardiography |
| temporary pacemakers | Medtronic (Adapta) | External, Dual Cavity, Adjustable Parameters, Battery Operated, Various Pacemaker Modes |
| Defibrillators | ZOLL (AED Pro) | AED, manual defibrillators, bipolar wave, ECG monitoring, pediatric and adult modes |
| balloon pump | Maquet (CARDIOSAVE) | Intra-aortic balloon pump, portable, integrated monitoring, synchronized with ECG |
| Stent Delivery Systems | Abbott (Xience) | Drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, various sizes and lengths, precise delivery mechanisms |
