 |
Our expanding heart and vascular disease program features:
• Open Heart
• Stress Echocardiogram
• Carotid Ultrasound
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Coronary Artery (CT) Scans
• Diagnostic Heart Catheterization
• Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ACID)
|
|
 |
| Today the OakBend Cardiovascular
Services Department is not only
expanding its scope but is promoting
public awareness and prevention through
educational seminars and personalized
fitness programs established in conjunction with the new team of
nutritionists and fitness trainers of the
OakBend Health and Fitness center. The
staff and physicians of the OakBend
Cardiovascular Program recognize that
physical well being and heart health go
hand in hand in today’s medical care.
|
|
|
At OakBend Medical Center, we bring together experienced board certified physicians with
decades of combined experience, the latest technology and advanced diagnostic tools. Working
closely with the latest catheterization equipment and highly trained staff to launch minimally
invasive innovative new procedures, such as laser ablation to unblock arteries and improve
blood flow, the program expands preventative treatments, which translate into superior patient
outcome.
CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LAB PROCEDURES:
Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization: Catheters are placed into arteries and fed into different
areas of the heart. The doctor can detect abnormalities in the heart or major vessels that might
hinder proper function. Pressures can be measured and the inside of blood vessels can be
viewed.
Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting: A procedure used to dissolve blockage with the insertion
of a small “balloon.” The balloon is inserted into the narrowed area of the artery and inflated.
The balloon widens the artery restoring blood flow.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A catheter is placed inside the femoral artery and fed to
the aortic aneurysm through the veins. A stent graft is placed to reinforce the walls of the vessel
and prevent bulging and bursting.
Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter: Type of vascular filter that is implanted into the inferior vena
cava to prevent fatal pulmonary embolism (PEs) which is blockage of blood supply to the
lung(s).
Carotid Stent Placement: A small metal tube known as a stent is permanently placed to
expand the carotid artery which is responsible for blood flow to the brain.
Endovascular Venous Laser Therapy: Treatment for varicose veins. A thin laser fiber is
inserted and energy is delivered to the area of a faulty vein.
Thrombectomy: Removal of clots that block blood flow.
Peripheral Angioplasty: Treats arterial blockage and narrowing through the insertion of a
small balloon.
INVASIVE PROCEDURES:
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A blood vessel from the chest or leg area is attached to the
aorta and routed to “bypass” the clogged section of the artery restoring blood flow to the heart.
Lobectomy: Removal of lung.
Video Assisted Thoroscopy: An alternative procedure to thorocotomy performed through a
smaller incision with the use of a small camera and light.
Peripheral Artery Bypass: A “bypass” is created for blood flow to direct around clogged arteries.
Carotid Endarterectomy: The carotid artery is opened and plaque preventing blood flow to the
brain is removed.
Aneurysm Repair: Weakened areas of arteries are repaired with the use of a graft.
Thorocotomy: Areas within the chest are accessed for purposes specific to the patient.
|
|
|
|
|