Doctors perform a number of different outpatient heart procedures, including angioplasty, stenting, pacemaker implantation, and others. If you have a heart condition, your doctor might recommend an ...

Hospitals have opposed the change because it could take money away from their own cardiac catheterization programs.

Mar. 23 -- (HealthDay News) -- Heart catheterization is a procedure that helps doctors diagnose -- and sometimes even treat -- certain heart conditions. It can show plaque buildup or blockages that ...

Dr. Cindy Grines answers the question: 'Rest After Cardiac Catheterization?' — -- Question: How long should I rest after a cardiac catheterization? Answer: Well, the recovery period after cardiac ...

The cardiovascular laboratory department at the hospital is centered on the care of a person's heart and blood vessel problems. The cardiac "cath lab," as it's called, has a pre- and post-procedure ...

Using a catheter to deliver laser therapy and medication for chest pain associated with heart disease is more effective than medication alone, according to a study published in the Lancet on November, ...

Long Beach, Calif. – May 2, 2024 – New data from the CALORI Cardiac Catheterization trial shows significant improvement in patient well-being and satisfaction without compromising safety after ...

The FDA approved a new treatment to replace part of your heart with no open heart surgery. The Oklahoma Heart Institute was the only center in Oklahoma to participate in this study. Dr. Kamran ...