Why is Cardiac Catheterization Needed in Neonates?
Neonates can have a variety of congenital heart defects that may require diagnostic evaluation or intervention. Conditions such as atrial septal defect (ASD), ventricular septal defect (VSD), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), and coarctation of the aorta often necessitate detailed investigation that only a cardiac catheterization can provide. In some cases, it can also be used for therapeutic purposes like balloon angioplasty or stent placement.
