Cardiac catheters are hollow, flexible tubes inserted through narrow openings into body cavities, ducts, or vessels. They allow injection of fluids, distension of passageways, and access by surgical instruments. The EBU catheter has a long tip and secondary curve opposite the aortic wall for stability when placed in coronary arteries. The appropriate guiding catheter for left coronary artery procedures depends on the size and orientation of the aortic root, choosing from models like JL, AL, or EBU and varying sizes.