Diagnostic cardiac catheterization

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The risks associated with diagnostic cardiac catheterization have declined through the years, but the question remains as to which patients should be referred for the procedure. In this article, Drs Walder and Schaller examine present guidelines for different types of heart disease and also review qualifications for performing cardiac catheterization.

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Lon A. Walder

Lon A. Walder, DO Frederick A. Schaller, DO Dr Walder (left) is assistant professor of medicine and Dr Schaller (right) is associate professor of medicine and chief, division of cardiology, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.

Frederick A. Schaller

Lon A. Walder, DO Frederick A. Schaller, DO Dr Walder (left) is assistant professor of medicine and Dr Schaller (right) is associate professor of medicine and chief, division of cardiology, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.