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Dr. George David Giraud, MD, PhD is a cardiologist in Portland, OR specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. George David Giraud, MD, PhD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and OHSU Healthcare.
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.
A coronary catheter can be used to:
Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.
Dr. George David Giraud, MD, PhD graduated from University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine in 1982. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He is certified by the Certifications: The American Board of Internal Medicine, Specialty of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Oregon.
Medical School: University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine (1982)
Residency: Mayo Clinic (1985)
Board Certification: Certifications: The American Board of Internal Medicine, Specialty of Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Oregon
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Dr. George Giraud's specialty is adult cardiology. He has a special interest in cardiac catheterization. After completing medical school at the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine, he performed his residency at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Giraud is affiliated with OHSU Healthcare and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
