Heart Procedures
If you have a heart problem, your doctor may want you to have a procedure or surgery done, or a device implanted. Below is an overview of some of these.
You should always discuss a procedure with your doctor, so you know exactly what’s involved during and after. It’s a good idea to have someone with you, to help you ask questions and remember information.
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This procedure is designed to strengthen a weakened, bulging aorta (a large artery in the abdomen). The physician will place one or more fabric-covered hollow mesh tubes, into the aorta to support the aorta’s walls.
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Atherectomy is a procedure used to open up narrowed coronary arteries to increase blood flow. It might be done if an artery has hard plaque with a lot of calcium. Atherectomy may make it easier for your doctor to place a stent in the artery.
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This nonsurgical procedure widens a narrowed aorta. During the procedure, a balloon is inflated inside the narrowed aorta to expand the blood vessel.
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If you suffer from the symptoms of heart failure and the drugs that you have been prescribed are not enough to make you feel better, Barostim may be a new therapeutic option for you. This procedure is performed by a board-certified cardiologist from Capital Cardiology Associates.
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This procedure help patients with heart issues, severe burns, organ failure or other serious problems.
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If your heart beats too fast or doesn’t beat with a regular pattern, you may need electrical cardioversion. Cardioversion uses low-energy shocks to help give your heart a normal beat.
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This surgical procedure is performed to remove plaque from the carotid arteries that supply oxygen to the brain. Severe plaque in the carotid arteries can cause a major stroke.
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Catheter ablation is an invasive procedure used to remove a faulty electrical pathway from the hearts of those who are prone to developing cardiac arrhythmias.
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Capital Cardiology Associates has an onsite blood lab. When you get your blood work done at CCA, the results are immediately sent to your physician. Your doctor may order a cholesterol screening.
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Capital Cardiology Associates offers an advanced innovative approach to treat patients with chronic total occlusions (CTO).
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During this procedure, a coronary stent (a tube) is placed in the coronary arteries that supply the heart, to keep the arteries open in the treatment of coronary heart disease.
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Capital Cardiology Associates uses the GE CardioGraphe, a state-of-the-art multi-row detector CT scanner, to acquire high-resolution three-dimensional images of the moving heart and great vessels.
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In this procedure, a small device called an electrical impulse generator is implanted in the chest to monitor and regulate the rhythm of the heart.
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This is a test of your heart. It lets your doctor see how well your heart is working. A doctor can use this test to find out if you have a heart problem or to monitor a heart problem your doctor already knows you have.
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This is a test that shows how your heart works when you’re active. It can show problems with your heart. Your doctor may schedule this test if you have signs of coronary artery disease, or if you have an irregular heart rhythm. A cardiac stress test can also show how well a certain treatment is working.
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The Holter monitoring is a testing method in which the patient wears a portable ECG recorder over an extended period of time while performing normal daily activities – walking, driving, gardening, even sleeping.
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This page will lead you step-by-step through some information on ICDs that may be helpful. We also hope this will make talking with your doctor easier.
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The LifeVest® wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) is designed to protect patients at risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD), when a patient’s condition is changing and permanent SCD risk has not been established.
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This diagnostic procedure creates images of blood flow through the heart while the heart is at rest and while the heart is beating quickly from physical exertion.
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A pacemaker is a small device implanted in the chest to regulate the beat of the heart.
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Cardiac Positron Emission Tomography (PET) exams help to evaluate heart health by measuring the blood flow brought by the coronary arteries to the heart muscle.
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You may need a pulmonary artery catheter to see how well your heart and lungs are working. It is often used for people in intensive care.
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Recurrent pericarditis is a condition characterized by the inflammation of the pericardium, the thin sac-like membrane surrounding the heart. While acute pericarditis usually resolves within a few weeks, recurrent pericarditis involves repeated episodes of inflammation, which can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. This patient education article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of recurrent pericarditis, including its causes, symptoms, and available treatment options.
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An effective option to improve quality of life in patients who otherwise have limited choices for repair of their aortic valve due to aortic stenosis AS.
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In this non-surgical outpatient procedure, a small, flexible tube containing a probe is inserted into the esophagus to provide live images of the heart.
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During this procedure, the surgeon bypasses a severely blocked artery in the heart with a healthy blood vessel. This restores vital blood flow to the heart muscle.
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The WATCHMAN is a one-time procedure with people with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) not caused by a heart valve problem who need an alternative to long-term blood thinners. This procedure is performed by a board-certified cardiologist from Capital Cardiology Associates.
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