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Biopsy without incision on other organs and tissue: Transvenous or transarterial biopsy: Endocardial

Tissue samples have been taken from the thin membrane inside your heart.

The heart is composed of a thick muscle layer and a thin membrane in the heart interior. An external sac, the pericardium, surrounds the heart. This sac consists of a tight membrane.

During the examination, a thin tube was inserted into one of the blood vessels in your arm or your groin. The tube was then pushed on into your heart.

Small tools, for example forceps, can be used during the examination. The tools are pushed forwards through the tube. Tissue samples can be taken in this way. These tissue samples can then be examined more closely under the microscope. At the same time, an X-ray machine took images of the inside of your heart. In this way it is possible to see exactly where the tip of the tube is.

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).