Coronary artery disease, a narrowing of the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart, is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. While men in their 40s have a higher risk of coronary artery disease than women, as women get older (especially after they reach menopause), their risk increases to almost equal that of a man’s risk. At Methodist Hospitals, a number of techniques are used to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease. Many factors come into play in diagnosing diseases and conditions of the heart.
Diagnosis
Using top-of-the-line technologies, patients receive comprehensive examinations in order to confirm diagnoses and evaluate the progression of the disease.
- Electrocardiogram
- Stress Tests
- Echocardiography
- Echocardiogram
- Transesophogeal Echocardiogram (TEE)
- 64-Slice Cardiac CT
Minimally Invasive Treatments
Our highly skilled, compassionate doctors use the latest techniques and technologies with a goal of returning each patient to an active, full life. Methodist Hospitals’ experienced cardiac team works together to develop an individualized treatment plan that meet patients’ specific needs.
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
When a doctor suspects a condition such as blockages or valve leaks, the specialists in Methodist’s state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Labs can obtain important diagnostic information. Many minimally invasive procedures, including coronary angiography, angioplasty, stent insertion and atherectomy are also performed in our Cath Lab. With five labs between two campuses, our patients have access to top-of-the-line care to state-of-the-art services when they need it the most.
Catheterization Lab Services
At Methodist, our state-of-the-art cath labs offer the following services:
- Cardiac Catheterization/Coronary Angiography
- Angioplasty, Stents and Atherectomy
- Trans Radial Angiogram
- Balloon Angioplasty
- Stents
- Atherectomy
- Optical Coherence Tomography
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