This minimally invasive treatment for blocked arteries uses a ballon-tipped catheter, with a stent placed to keep the artery open during the procedure. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a ...
Many minimally invasive procedures are available to treat problems with your heart. These procedures can fix issues like malfunctioning valves and blockages in your heart’s arteries. Traditional heart ...
Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) today announced completion of a $19 million renovation and expansion of its cardiac catheterization (cath) and electrophysiology (EP) labs, along with upgraded pre- ...
In a dimly lit cardiac catheterization lab, an interventional cardiologist concentrates intently on a live X-ray of a beating heart. The doctor carefully guides a long, thin wire, threading it through ...
Results from the first randomized trial of Impella pumps during complex stent procedures, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, have shown that the pumps offer no significant benefit to ...
HonorHealth adds a new cath lab in north Scottsdale, expanding access to advanced heart procedures and growing care capacity for the community. This investment strengthens HonorHealth’s leadership in ...