Interventional Cardiovascular Procedures
Your treatment may include minimally invasive procedures such as:
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
A procedure to replace a narrowed aortic valve with a prosthetic valve without open-heart surgery, performed through a thin tube (catheter). - Cardiac Catheterization
A diagnostic procedure involving the insertion of a catheter into a blood vessel to visualize the heart’s chambers, valves, and arteries, and to measure heart function. - Angioplasty and Stenting
A minimally invasive procedure to open blocked arteries in which a balloon-tipped catheter is inserted and inflated, often followed by stent placement to maintain artery openness. - Atherectomy
A minimally invasive medical procedure used to remove plaque buildup from the walls of arteries. The procedure can usually be done through a small catheter inserted in an artery near the groin or arm.
Implantable Cardiac Device Procedures
- Pacemaker Implant
A pacemaker insertion is the implantation of a small electronic device that is usually placed in the chest (just below the collarbone) to help regulate slow electrical problems with the heart.
- Pacemaker Generator Exchange
This is a procedure to replace a battery that has reached end of life in the Pacemaker device.
- Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD) Implant
An Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator is a small electronic device that is implanted into the chest to monitor and correct an abnormal heart rhythm, or arrhythmia.
- AICD Generator Exchange
This is a procedure to replace a battery that has reached end of life in the AICD device.
- Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR)
An implantable loop recorder is a very small heart rhythm monitoring device that stays in place under the skin of the chest. The device records heart rhythm continuously for up to three years.
This information is intended for general knowledge and educational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or a diagnosis of any medical condition. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for any health concerns or before making decisions related to your health or treatment.