The laboratory is staffed by a full complement of nurses, and is directed by Martin P. O'Laughlin, MD . Cardiac catheterizations are performed by Drs. O'Laughlin, Brenda E. Armstrong , Michael P. Carboni , and Ronald J. Kanter .
Patients range in age from newborn to the elderly.
Adults with congenital heart disease are catheterized in collaboration with the Duke Adult Cardiology Staff Physicians. Electrophysiologic testing and radiofrequency treatment of arrhythmias are performed in this laboratory by Dr. Kanter or Dr. Carboni .