katheterinterventie
Katheterinterventie, also known as catheter-based intervention or percutaneous intervention, is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to diagnose and treat various cardiovascular and other vascular conditions. It involves the insertion of a thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel, typically in the groin or arm, and guiding it to the specific area of concern within the body.
Once the catheter is in place, specialized instruments can be advanced through it to perform diagnostic imaging
Katheterinterventie is commonly used to treat conditions such as coronary artery disease (blocked heart arteries), peripheral