The Cardiology Department is dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and managing cardiovascular diseases and conditions. It is staffed by a team of cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare
professionals who work together to provide comprehensive care for patients with heart-related issues.
Diagnostic Services
- Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG): A non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of the heart to detect arrhythmias, heart attacks, and other heart conditions.
- Echocardiography: An ultrasound of the heart that provides detailed images to assess heart structure, function, and blood flow, helping diagnose conditions like heart valve disease, cardiomyopathy, and congenital heart defects.
- Stress Testing: Evaluates heart function under physical stress, typically using a treadmill or medication, to identify coronary artery disease and assess exercise tolerance.
- Holter Monitoring: A portable ECG device worn by the patient for 24 to 48 hours to continuously monitor heart rhythm and detect intermittent arrhythmias.
- Cardiac Catheterization: An invasive procedure where a catheter is inserted into the coronary arteries to diagnose and treat blockages or other heart problems, often combined with angiography.
- Coronary Angiography: Imaging technique used during cardiac catheterization to visualize the coronary arteries and identify blockages that may require treatment.
Interventional Cardiology
- Angioplasty and Stent Placement: A minimally invasive procedure to open blocked or narrowed coronary arteries, using a balloon (angioplasty) and placing a stent to keep the artery open.
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI): Includes angioplasty and stent placement, often used in the treatment of acute coronary syndromes, such as heart attacks.
- Atherectomy: A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries using a specialized catheter, often used in combination with angioplasty.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR): A minimally invasive procedure to replace a narrowed aortic valve, often used for patients who are at high risk for traditional surgery.
