Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Catheter-mounted ultrasound transducer gives 3-D view of entire artery wall, not just inner surfaces Evaluates composition of plaques, determines exact position/length of needed stents and improves decision-making for adjunct therapies Optimizes percutaneous revascularization strategies and results
Percutaneous Valve Therapies For patients who might be too high-risk for traditional surgical approaches Refined valvuloplasty procedures to relieve stenosis in mitral, pulmonic and aortic valves Active engagement with and participation in protocols evaluating percutaneous treatment options in mitral and aortic valve disease Experience with, and access to, additional programs that can help streamline referral for advanced valve repair/replacement
Percutaneous Ventricular Support Useful in cardiogenic shock patients and advanced acute heart failure "Bridge" therapy to recovery, surgical left ventricular assist devices and cardiac transplantation Pump systems help by unloading left side of heart and restoring oxygenated blood flow to tissues Provides improved circulation in cases where traditional intra-aortic balloon pumps fail to provide adequate support
Comprehensive Catheterization Services Heart & Vascular Center offers the full spectrum of advanced complex and emergency cardiac catheterization capabilities including balloon angioplasty, coronary stenting, drug-eluting stents, laser & rotational atherectomy, thrombectomy, peripheral vascular balloon angioplasty/stenting, aortic and mitral valvuloplasty, percutaneous ASD closure, and more Referring physicians can expect the highest quality service and the widest range of therapies available for cardiac and vascular conditions
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