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Diagnostic cardiac catheterization: Angiocardiography as standalone measure: Ventriculography: Left ventricle

You had a heart catheter test. This involved examining your left ventricle.

The heart pumps blood through the body. Inside the heart are 4 chambers. There are 2 heart atria and 2 ventricles. Both heart atria and both ventricles are separated from each other by a partition.

The heart catheter test involved inserting a thin tube into an artery in your groin or arm. Arteries are blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart. They supply all the tissue in the body with oxygen-rich blood.

The tube was then pushed on into your left ventricle. A contrast substance was then injected into you via the tube. The contrast substance enables various tissues to be differentiated more clearly. Your left ventricle could then be viewed on a screen using an X-ray machine.

A heart catheter test can be used to see whether the left ventricle is normally shaped and is working properly. The heart’s valves can also be examined. There are 4 valves in the heart. These valves ensure that the blood flows in the right direction. So they have to close tightly. They also have to open up fully so that the blood can be properly pumped out of the heart. A heart catheter examination can also involve taking tissue samples.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).