What is a heart biopsy?
A heart biopsy, also referred to as a cardiac biopsy or myocardial biopsy, is a minimally invasive procedure that removes small pieces of your heart muscle tissue for further examination. It is performed using a special technique known as cardiac catheterisation. Doctors use a heart biopsy to look for cell changes in the heart that may indicate heart damage or a heart problem.
What does it do?
A heart biopsy provides your doctor with extra information about your heart that wouldn’t be available through another test or procedure. It can help your doctor understand more about what may be causing your heart condition and how well your heart is responding to treatment. The minimally invasive technique means that patients experience a shorter time in hospital and a quicker recovery period. It is generally considered a low-risk procedure.
How does it work?
Some heart conditions cannot be detected from imaging alone. A heart biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure that looks specifically at cell changes in your heart. Using a special technique known as cardiac catheterisation, a small amount of heart tissue is collected and removed for testing. The results will accurately inform your doctor if there is any damage or disease in your heart muscle.
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