Catheterization laboratory

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Catheterization laboratory
German cardiac catheterization laboratory
Purpose	visualize the arteries and chambers of the heart

A catheterization laboratory, commonly referred to as a cath lab, is an examination room in a hospital or clinic with diagnostic imaging equipment used to visualize the arteries of the heart and the chambers of the heart and treat any stenosis or abnormality found.