Atherectomy: this technique removes fatty material clogging narrowed coronary arteries.
PTCA – Coronary Angioplasty: widens narrowed coronary arteries through the use of a balloon at the end of a catheter.
Bi-Ventricular Pacing & Bi-Ventricular Defibrillator Implants: Two of the newest treatment options, these devices monitor and deliver impulses to either or both chambers of the heart, helping them contract in rhythm for the most natural and efficient function.
Coronary, Peripheral & Carotid Stents: These small, coiled spring-like devices are placed in the area of the coronary artery widened with angioplasty or atherectomy to help keep the artery open.
Peripheral & Abdominal Vascular Angioplasty: As in coronary angioplasty, special balloon-tipped catheters compress obstructions within arteries of the extremities, abdomen, neck and head, to widen the artery and improve blood flow.
Peripheral Cryoplasty: a type of angioplasty that first uses freezing temperatures applied to the interior obstructed area of an artery, in order to produce improved results when widening the obstructed area.
Silverhawk Arterial Plaque Excision: a new type of atherectomy designed for removal of obstructive material within the long arteries if the legs.
ICD Implants: Implantation of automatic intracardiac defibrillators, which monitor and correct potentially life-threatening rhythm disturbances of the heart.
Venography: angiography of the veins (rather than arteries), often the long veins in the lower extremities. A contrast agent is injected into the vein and then visualized with special x-ray equipment.
Radiofrequency Ablations: an electrophysiology procedure where abnormalities of heart rhythm caused by abnormal electrical pathways within the heart are corrected. The technology uses focused, high frequency radio waves to destroy the abnormal electrical pathways.
Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy (EECP): A novel newer way to treat angina (chest pain) that can’t be remedied by more traditional methods (surgery, medication, etc.). EECP is a seven week regimen where patients are treated non-invasively with blood pressure cuffs on the legs, synchronized with the patient’s heartbeat. Success in relieving chest pain is around 80%.