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 reduce the probability of injury and long-term brain damage. What happens during Therapeutic Hypothermia? During therapeutic hypothermia, a sedative is administered to induce sleep and […]
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 vessels to narrow or block entirely. Many people with PAD experience no symptoms; those who do, however, often report fatigue or cramping in the calf, […]
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 it possible to assess the disease present in an artery and determine its distribution. While the procedure is similar to an angiography, IVUS offers a […]
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 doctor will calculate the ratio between the maximum blood flow in a diseased coronary artery and the theoretical maximum flow in a normal coronary artery. […]
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 cholesterol, cells, and plaque. When this occurs, blood flow to the heart is restricted, which causes a great deal of pain and discomfort in the […]
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 indigestion. There isn’t always a clear sign of a dangerous condition. For that reason, Baptist Health offers chest pain evaluations to help you understand your […]