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Cyanotic heart defect other diagnostic studies
Introduction
For patient information, click Cyanotic congenital heart disease
Overview
Overview
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other Diagnostic Studies
The following can be used to help diagnose cyanotic congenital heart disease:
- Passing a thin flexible tube (catheter) into the right or left side of the heart, usually from the groin (cardiac catheterization)
- Transcutaneous oxygen monitor (pulse oximeter)
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