During a(n) _______, the cardiologist can take blood samples for analysis, measure the pressure in the heart's chambers, and view the heart's motions with the aid of fluoroscopy.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
cardiac catheterization
Cardiac catheterization allows the cardiologist to take blood samples for analysis, measure the pressure in the heart's chambers, and view the heart's motions with the aid of fluoroscopy. A balloon angioplasty can also be done during cardiac catheterization.
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