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