| Central venous catheterization is one of the most commonly used invasive procedures in critically ill patients. |
| In some cases, complementary examinations such as bronchography, bronchoscopy, and cardiac catheterization may be indicated. |
| Then they were taken to the catheterization laboratory to undergo left ventriculography and coronary arteriography. |
| Commonly used sites for catheterization include the basilic, cephalic, saphenous popliteal, external jugular, and temporal veins. |
| Cardiac catheterization and coronary arteriography are also performed when it is necessary to evaluate patients at risk for coronary artery disease prior to surgery. |
| First there were preliminary X-rays: heart catheterization and an arteriogram. |
