Invasive Program
Cath Lab
• Left/Right Heart Catheterizations
• Aortograms
• Coronary/Peripheral Angioplasty
• Cutting Balloon Angioplasty
• Drug Eluting/Bare Metal Stents
• Rotational Atherectomy – Coronary & Peripheral
• Thrombectomy – AngioJet & Aspiration
• Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
• Intracardiac Echocardiogram (ICE)
• Intracoronary Pressure Wire (FFR – Fractional Flow Reserve)
• Embolization Protection Devices
• Pericardiocentesis
• Endomyocardial Biopsy
• Counterpulsation Therapy (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump)
• CTO Reperfusion (Chronic Total Occlusions) – Coronary & Peripheral
• Percutaneous Closure of Atrial Septal Defects (ASD) & Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
• Intracoronary Perfusion Therapy
Electrophysiology:
• Temporary and Permanent Pacemakers
• ICDs (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator)
• Bi-Ventricular Pacemakers and ICDs
• Generator Changes
• Lead Extractions
• Implantable Loop Recorders
• Electrophysiology Studies and Radiofrequency Ablations, including for Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, WPW, AVNRT, Atrial Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia
• Support Systems for Complex Ablation, including 3-D Electroanatomical Navigation System and Intracranial Ultrasound
• Device Clinic
Peripheral Vascular Procedures:
• Carotid Angiograms and Stenting
• Subclavian Angiograms and Stenting
• IVC Filter Implants and Explants
• Peripheral Thrombectomy, Atherectomy, Angioplasty and Stents
• Coil Embolizations
• Renal Angiograms and Stenting
• Abdominal Aortograms
• Lower Extremity Angiograms and Stenting
• Cutting Balloon Angioplasty
• Peripheral Cryotherapy
• CTO Reperfusion (Chronic Total Occlusions)
• Medi-port Insertion
• Abdominal Aortic Stent Grafts
• Percutaneous Angiograms and
Interventions on all Peripheral Vessels
• Mechanical/Pharmacologic Venous Thrombectomy
Open-Heart Surgery:
• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
• Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
• Valve Repair & Replacement Surgery
• Adult Congenital Heart Surgery
• Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm & Dissection Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Heart & Chest Surgery
• Bloodless Heart Surgery
Vascular Surgery:
• Carotid Surgery
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
• All Peripheral Vascular Surgical Procedures
• Venous Surgery – Venous Reconstructions & Bypasses
• Endovascular Surgical Procedures & Endovascular Bypass
• Intraoperative Angiography and Interventions
• Dialysis Access Procedures
Non-Invasive Program
• Cardiac Fluoroscopy
• Transthoracic Echocardiograms, including 3-Ds
• Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE)
• Contrast Echocardiograms
• Electrical and Pharmacological Cardioversions
• Tilt Table Testing
• Adenosine EKGs
• Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms
• Dobutamine Stress N uclear Scans
• Adenosine or Dipyridamole or Regadenoson Nuclear Scans
• Bubble Studies for PFO/ASD
• EKGs
• Holter Monitor
• Cardiac Event Recorders
• EEGs
• Exercise EKG Stress Testing
• Exercise N uclear Stress Testing
• Exercise Stress Echocardiograms
Vascular Lab:
• Pulse Volume Recording Studies (PVR)
• Venous Duplex Scanning
• Arterial Duplex Scanning
• Carotid Duplex Scanning
• Renal Artery Duplex Scanning
Other Programs and Services
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Cardiology Research Program (Clinical Research Trials)
• Congestive Heart Failure Program
• Coumadin Clinic
• Sudden Loss Program
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Sleep Lab
• Primary Stroke Center
• 64-Slice Coronary and Vascular CT Scan
• LifeWorks of Southwest General (health and fitness facility)
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Click here for a PDF of the complete listing of heart and vascular services available through Southwest General's Heart & Vascular Institute, including outstanding outreach and support services.
For more information, call the toll-free, 24-hour nurse practitioner support line at 1-877-SWG-BEAT (794-2328).