Therapeutic Hypothermia
What is Therapeutic Hypothermia? Therapeutic hypothermia is a type of treatment used in patients who experience sudden cardiac arrest—lowering the body temperature immediately after cardiac arrest allows healthcare providers to […]
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is also referred to as peripheral vascular disease or atherosclerosis. PAD occurs when a buildup of plaque deposits in the coronary artery causes the blood […]
Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
What is an Intravascular Ultrasound? Intravascular ultrasound, or IVUS, is a catheter-based diagnostic procedure used to examine the inside of a coronary artery. By providing a detailed view, IVUS makes […]
Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR)
Fractional flow reserve (FFR) is a measurement tool used in cardiac catheterization to analyze the blood pressure and flow inside a partially blocked artery. Using a specialized pressure wire, your […]
Coronary Angioplasty
What is Coronary Angioplasty? A coronary angioplasty is a procedure used to enlarge narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. The arteries in your heart can become clogged with a buildup of […]
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chest pain can be confusing. There are so many different causes, both cardiac and non-cardiac. Some instances of pain may be life-threatening, while others may be a benign result of […]