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.
Hybrid OR Suites bring together the best of two worlds by combining all the advantages of a modern Cath Lab with the advanced high definition imaging system and the most up-to-date Surgery Operating Theatre.
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.