Catheter Laboratory

We have a modern digital catheter laboratory with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, used mainly in the investigation and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

The laboratory is staffed by specialist consultants, specialist cardiac nurses, radiographers and technicians.

The catheter lab operates full time and provides a 24 hour, 7 day acute service.

Procedures include:

• Cardiac Catheterisation


• Coronary Angioplasty/Stenting


• Right and Left Heart Studies


• Pacemaker Insertion


• Insertion of Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps


• Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasties


• Pelvic and Femoral Arteriograms/Angioplasty/Stenting


• Arch and Carotid Arteriograms/Angioplasty/Stenting


• Renal Arteriograms/Angioplasty/Stenting


• Hepatic Arteriograms


• Discograms


• Facet Joint Injections


• Treatment of Vascular Anomalies


• Aortic Stenting


• Endovascular AAA Repairs


• Biliary Dilation/Drainage/Stenting


• Biopsies


• Esophageal Dilation/Stenting


• Lymphocele Drainage and Sclerosis


• Pericardial Taps


• Ovarian Vein Embolisations

Contact Details:

Wakefield Heart Centre:
Located from the Rintoul Street entrance, Newtown, Wellington.
Phone (04) 381 8115
Fax (04) 381 8116

Email: heart@wakefield.co.nz

Wakefield Vascular Laboratory at the Wakefield Specialist Medical Centre:
Located from the Rintoul Street entrance, Newtown, Wellington.
Phone (04) 381 8120
Fax (04) 381 8121
Email: vascular@wakefield.co.nz