Croup facts. 1  Croup is an infection of the larynx, trachea, and the bronchial tubes usually caused by viruses. 2  Croup is contagious, especially during the first few days of the illness. 3  A cough that sounds like a barking seal and a harsh raspy Darth Vader sound during inhalation are symptoms of croup.
Combined with its technologically advanced cardiac cath lab and two spacious 1,000 sq. ft. surgical suites make The Heart Center at Indian River Medical Center one of the most comprehensive cardiovascular programs in the country.
One of the most common invasive heart imaging procedures, called coronary angiogram or cardiac catheterization (cath), is the standard method for diagnosing coronary artery disease. During a cardiac cath, a long, slender tubeâ called a catheterâis inserted through a blood vessel in the leg or arm and guided into the heart with the aid of a special x-ray machine.