Inpatient Services

Percutaneous Coronary Interventions This is a term for all of the procedures that we perform in the arteries that feed the heart with blood to treat narrowings, blockages or plaque with the use of catheter-based treatments. These interventions …

Coronary Angiography and Left Heart Catheterization are common terms for the same procedure that is also commonly referred to as the “Dye Test”. This procedure is the best test to define the exact location and severity of narrowings or blockages in …

These tests are similar to Coronary Angiography. In this situation, the catheters’ tips are directed to different arteries. The risks of these procedures are similar to the risks listed for Cardiac Catheterization. In the case of Carotid and Cerebral …

Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators are similar to pacemakers and the surgery required to place them is much the same. These are used for treatment of episodes of rapid heartbeat and/or fibrillation; especially of the lower chambers of the heart. They …

Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is an advanced medical imaging procedure that uses sound waves to produce detailed images of the heart and blood vessels from within the body. This cutting-edge technology provides invaluable insights into the …

Pacemakers are devices used to prevent the heart slowing excessively. If a patient has pauses or a slow heartbeat, which often leads to symptoms of fatigue, lack of energy or passing out, a pacemaker may be indicated. A small surgery is required to …

Rotablation, also known as rotational atherectomy (RA) or simply atherectomy, is a specialized medical procedure designed to remove plaque buildup and open blockages in coronary arteries. This technique is particularly useful in situations where …

Percutaneous Coronary Interventions This is a term for all of the procedures that we perform in the arteries that feed the heart with blood to treat narrowings, blockages or plaque with the use of catheter-based treatments. These interventions …

Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) is a non-invasive imaging test that evaluates how well blood flows through your heart muscle. This advanced diagnostic tool can identify areas of the heart muscle that aren’t receiving adequate blood supply and …

Tilt Table Testing is an evaluation for the tendency to pass out under certain conditions. People who are especially prone to passing out may suffer from neurocardiogenic syncope. This syndrome is an abnormal exaggeration of a normal reflex and can …

Transesophageal Echocardiogaphy is a specialized form of ultrasound where the probe is at the tip of a long, thin tube. A patient is given sedation and this tube is placed through the mouth and into the esophagus and stomach in order to make …