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===Heart catheterization===
===Heart catheterization===
Heart catheterization is not always part of the routine diagnosis and work-up of patients with HF.  It should be considered however to exclude coronary heart disease (Class of recommendation IIa, level of evidence C, see [[Heart_Failure_Table_4 Table 4]]). Coronary angiography is recommended in patients at high risk of coronary artery disease  (Class of recommendation I, level of evidence C) and in HF patients with significant valvular disease (Class of recommendation IIa, level of evidence C).
Heart catheterization is not always part of the routine diagnosis and work-up of patients with HF.  It should be considered however to exclude coronary heart disease (Class of recommendation IIa, level of evidence C, see [[Heart_Failure_Table_4|Table 4]]). Coronary angiography is recommended in patients at high risk of coronary artery disease  (Class of recommendation I, level of evidence C) and in HF patients with significant valvular disease (Class of recommendation IIa, level of evidence C).


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