Cardiology

Our experienced team diagnoses medical conditions through numerous types of testing, including:

• 3D electrophysiology (EP) mapping — Diagnoses the origins of arrhythmias
• Angiogram — Uses X-ray imaging to view your heart's blood vessels
• Cardiac catheterization — Catheter-based procedure used to analyze and measure heart function
• Dobutamine echo — Combines ultrasound imaging and an intravenous (IV) medication called dobutamine to assess the status and function of your heart, the impact of heart failure treatments and your ability to exercise
• Echocardiogram — Ultrasound that shows how your heart muscle and valves are working
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) — Measures electrical signals in your heart
• Exercise stress testing — Shows how your heart responds to exercise, using a treadmill or medication to speed up your heart rate
• Holter monitoring — Uses electrodes and a recording device to track your heart's rhythm for 24 to 72 hours
• Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) — Used to view the inside of a coronary artery
• Transesophageal echo — Captures ultrasonic images of the heart by inserting a probe through the esophagus, allowing more visibility than a traditional echocardiogram

EP studies

EP studies are conducted primarily to identify and locate arrhythmias, heart rhythm disorders which cause your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. During an EP study, we insert a thin catheter with electrodes into a vein in the groin or neck and guide it into the heart. Once located, arrhythmias can be treated with medications, cardiac rehabilitation or cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).

We are proud to be the first hospital in the region to successfully implant a first-of-its-kind dissolvable stent for people with a chronic limb threatening disease. We also provide cardiovascular care using a variety of minimally invasive medical treatments, including:

• Ablation, including hybrid ablation
• Angioplasty
• Atherosclerosis atherectomy
• Cardioversion
• Coronary artery stent placement
• Defibrillator and pacemaker placement using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology
• Pericardiocentesis

Treatment for arrhythmias

To regulate abnormal heartbeats, we offer a safer, more precise alternative to traditional ablation. Our advanced AFib treatment no longer exposes the inside of the heart to extreme temperatures, meaning the heart's blood vessels, chambers, valves and walls are at less risk of being damaged during the procedure.

We're committed to making sure you feel educated and informed about the cardiology care you receive. Our free, online seminars explore some of our leading-edge, heart health services, including PAD treatment.