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Chest discomfort or breathlessness linked to reduced blood flow
↗Advanced heart interventions
Interventional Cardiology & Cath Lab
A comprehensive catheterisation programme for coronary, structural, rhythm and peripheral vascular care.
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Understanding Interventional Cardiology & Cath Lab
Advanced treatment without automatically starting with open surgery.
Cardiocare brings specialist assessment, advanced imaging, intervention and critical-care backup together in one Abuja heart centre. Our dedicated cardiac catheterisation laboratory supports diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, with each patient reviewed by the appropriate multidisciplinary team.
Catheter-based care uses small access points in a blood vessel to investigate or treat selected heart and circulation problems. The procedure itself is only one part of safe care: deciding who will benefit, preparing carefully, monitoring recovery and planning follow-up matter just as much.
A clearer, more hopeful way forward.
Many catheter procedures are performed while the patient is awake, with local anaesthesia and a small access point. Suitability is individual, and Cardiocare keeps surgical and intensive-care expertise close when a more complex pathway is needed.
When to speak with the team
Reasons people are referred.
These are common starting points, not a diagnostic checklist. The right assessment depends on the full clinical picture.
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An abnormal ECG, stress test, CT scan or echocardiogram
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A suspected narrowing or blockage in a heart or peripheral artery
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A clot-related or structural problem needing specialist review
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A second opinion on stenting, surgery or another treatment route
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Urgent assessment after a possible acute cardiovascular event
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A complete interventional cardiology & cath lab pathway.
Every capability is selected according to clinical need. Your team should explain why a test, treatment or referral is being considered.
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Diagnostic coronary angiography and left/right heart catheterisation
Diagnostic catheterisation images the coronary arteries and, where needed, the right or left heart chambers directly.
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Percutaneous coronary intervention, balloon angioplasty and coronary stenting
Narrowed coronary arteries are opened with balloon angioplasty and, usually, a stent.
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Primary and urgent PCI pathways for selected acute coronary syndromes
Selected acute coronary syndrome cases are fast-tracked onto an urgent primary PCI pathway.
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Peripheral angiography, angioplasty and stenting
Angiography, angioplasty and stenting extend to peripheral arteries beyond the heart.
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Renal and carotid angiography for selected patients
Renal and carotid angiography are available for selected patients whose vascular disease extends to these arteries.
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Temporary and permanent pacemaker implantation
Temporary or permanent pacemakers are implanted to correct a slow or unreliable heart rhythm.
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ICD and cardiac resynchronisation device implantation
ICDs and cardiac resynchronisation devices are implanted for patients at risk of dangerous rhythms or with weakened heart-pump function.
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Left bundle branch and conduction-system pacing
Left bundle branch and other conduction-system pacing positions the lead along the heart's natural pathway for more physiological pacing.
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IVC filter placement and venography
IVC filters may be placed to reduce the risk of a clot travelling to the lungs, and venography images the venous system when needed.
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Selected congenital and structural heart catheter procedures
Selected congenital and structural heart defects are closed using a catheter rather than open surgery.
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Pre-procedure assessment, monitored recovery and ICU/HDU escalation
Every procedure includes assessment beforehand and monitored recovery afterwards, with ICU/HDU escalation if needed.
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Your care, step by step.
Complex medicine feels more manageable when every stage is visible and every question has a place.
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Specialist review
We connect symptoms, medical history and previous results before recommending an invasive test or treatment.
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Plan together
The team explains the purpose, alternatives, preparation, likely recovery and questions that still need answering.
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Cath-lab care
The procedure is performed with continuous monitoring by an experienced catheterisation team.
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Monitored recovery
The access site, heart rhythm, blood pressure and overall condition are observed after the procedure.
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Protect the result
Medicines, risk-factor management, rehabilitation and follow-up help support long-term benefit.
Inside the Cardiocare catheterisation programme
A cath lab can diagnose a problem and, for selected patients, treat it through the same small access point.
A cardiac catheterisation laboratory is a specialised procedure room where clinicians use thin, flexible catheters and real-time X-ray imaging to reach the heart and blood vessels. Many procedures are performed with local anaesthesia while the patient remains awake or lightly sedated. The most important decision is not simply whether a procedure is possible, but whether it is the safest and most useful option for that patient.
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See blood flow in real time
Contrast and specialised imaging can show narrowing, blockage, abnormal connections and selected structural problems in the heart or blood vessels.
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Measure what scans cannot always show
Catheters can record pressures and oxygen levels inside heart chambers and vessels, helping the team understand complex or congenital conditions.
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Treat through a blood vessel
Selected blockages may be opened with a balloon and stent. Other procedures can place heart-rhythm devices, filters or specialised equipment without a large surgical incision.
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Keep every option available
Not every condition should be treated in the cath lab. Cardiology, imaging and cardiac surgery review the findings so medicines, intervention and surgery are compared fairly.
When to speak with us
Start with the concern you have—not a perfect medical label.
These are common reasons to arrange an assessment. They do not confirm a diagnosis, and the appropriate starting team may change after clinical review.
- Chest pain, breathlessness or an abnormal test suggesting reduced heart blood flow
- A suspected or known coronary artery blockage
- A slow, dangerous or poorly coordinated heart rhythm needing device assessment
- A possible peripheral artery blockage causing leg pain or poor wound healing
- A congenital, pressure or structural heart question requiring catheter assessment
- A second opinion on intervention versus cardiac surgery
Your connected pathway
Every stage has a purpose.
Cardiocare brings the relevant specialists, investigations, treatment and follow-up into one documented plan.
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Clinical review
Symptoms, examination, ECG, imaging, kidney function, medicines and allergies are reviewed before an invasive test is recommended.
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Preparation and consent
The team explains the purpose, possible findings, treatment options, access site, risks and the individual recovery plan.
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Image and measure
A catheter is guided through a wrist, arm or groin vessel while the team watches its position and continuously monitors the patient.
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Treat when appropriate
If the agreed plan and findings support it, intervention may be performed during the same session or scheduled after heart-team review.
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Recover and protect the result
The access site, rhythm and vital signs are monitored. Medicines, rehabilitation, device checks and risk-factor care support long-term benefit.
Why Cardiocare for this programme
Multispecialty care changes what is possible.
The strongest advantage is not one department. It is the ability to bring the right departments together quickly and safely.
Cardiac surgery beside the cath lab
When anatomy or long-term benefit favours surgery, the same hospital can move the case into a multidisciplinary surgical pathway.
ICU and HDU around complex intervention
Round-the-clock critical-care capability supports unstable patients and those needing closer monitoring after a procedure.
Kidney, diabetes and vascular expertise
Nephrology, diabetology, laboratory and vascular care help manage contrast risk, wound healing, medicines and overlapping disease.
Urgent warning signs
Do not wait for a routine appointment.
- Persistent or severe chest pressure
- Chest symptoms with sweating, collapse or severe breathlessness
- A suddenly cold, painful or pale limb
- Sudden neurological symptoms or loss of consciousness
Go to the nearest emergency department immediately — do not drive yourself. Call our 24/7 emergency line on +234 806 142 4614 to tell us you are coming.
The Cardiocare advantage
Expertise is stronger when the whole system is ready.
An experienced multidisciplinary team, a dedicated cath lab, cardiac surgery, ICU/HDU support and coordinated follow-up help us manage both planned and urgent cardiovascular cases. This is why patients, families and referring clinicians choose Cardiocare for care that may need more than one specialist or facility.
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One hospital, one plan
Consultation, diagnostics, intervention, surgery, ICU/HDU, dialysis and recovery can coordinate without fragmenting the patient journey.
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Pioneering capability
Advanced catheter, device and surgical expertise—including Northern Nigeria’s first cardiac left bundle branch pacing—reflects a culture of clinical progress.
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Critical care around complex care
Round-the-clock emergency, ICU and HDU support surrounds patients whose needs may change quickly.
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Multispecialty judgement
Cardiology works alongside nephrology, endocrinology, neurology, pulmonology, surgery and other specialists when one diagnosis is not the whole story.
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Care here in Nigeria
International-level cardiovascular capability in Abuja helps families avoid unnecessary travel abroad and remain closer to their support system.
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Education is part of care
Plain-language teaching, patient guides, support programmes and professional education turn expertise into confidence.
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Questions patients ask
Good questions deserve clear answers.
Open each question for a straightforward explanation. Your own clinician should still interpret what it means for you.
Ask the Cardiocare team01Does every abnormal test mean I need a procedure?＋
No. Results are interpreted with symptoms, examination and overall risk. Some people need medicines or monitoring, while others may benefit from intervention or surgery.
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Many catheter-based procedures use local anaesthesia with light sedation rather than general anaesthesia. Your team explains the plan before consent.
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It depends on the procedure, access site and your wider health. The team gives individual instructions about movement, medicines, wound care, work and follow-up.
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The cath lab is connected to cardiac imaging, surgery, anaesthesia, ICU/HDU, laboratory and inpatient care, so the whole pathway is available in one centre.
Continue learning
Patient guides for this care journey.
Prepare questions, understand warning signs and revisit explanations at your own pace.
Important medical information
This page is educational and cannot diagnose a condition or determine which treatment is right for an individual. A clinician must assess symptoms, results, medicines and overall health. Severe or rapidly worsening symptoms need urgent care.
Consultant-led teamsCardiology, interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery, led by fellowship-trained consultant physicians (FWACP/FMCP).
Pioneer institutionNorthern Nigeria's pioneer cardiovascular institution, recognised by the Nigerian Cardiac Society.
Teaching hospitalA postgraduate teaching institution and MDCN-accredited CPD provider.
Proven cath labHundreds of successful catheter-based procedures in our on-site cath lab.
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