Vol. 9, Issue 4, Part I (2024)

This study six animals was undertaken to evaluate the utility of 5 Fr and 6 Fr Glidecath Catheters used in Human Medicine, for angiographic assessment in our non - descript dogs and Labrador dogs affected with Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Cardiac fluoroscopy was performed with general purpose C- arm (HF 59R C-Arm with Flat Panel Detector (FPD), which is used for multiple procedures like ortho, spinal/neuro, gastro, urology, etc. The procedure was done under general anesthesia. Cardiac catheterization was done using femoral access and the Glidecath catheter was advanced under C arm-guidance. By injecting the Iohexol contrast, the ventricle chamber perfusion was assessed. The Catheter was further advanced into the entry point of coronary artery and the coronary perfusion was assessed. Themerits and demerits of the procedure were assessed; Pre, intra and post proceduralfindings and recovery status were presented and discussed.