Interventional Cardiology

Clark Regional Medical Center's experienced heart catheterization team performs procedures using balloons, stents and other devices to open blocked or repair damaged blood vessels of the heart or body. This often avoids the need for heart surgery.

Heart conditions can increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks, stroke or loss of limbs.

Common treatable conditions include:

• • • Coronary artery disease (narrowing of the coronary arteries)
    • Heart valve disease
    • Peripheral vascular disease

Procedures and treatments offered:

• • • Diagnostic imaging and pressure measurements
    • Balloon angioplasty
    • Blood clot extraction
    • Fractional flow reserve measurements
    • Intra-arterial ultrasound
    • Temporary pacemaker insertion
    • Permanent pacemaker, bi-ventricular device and internal defibrillator insertion
    • Stent insertion
    • Intra-aortic balloon pump/circulatory assist device insertion
    • Intravascular lithotripsy
    • Testing for small vessel and microvascular disease
    • Treatment for pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the pulmonary artery/lungs)

Quality Heart Care, Close to Home

Clark Regional Medical Center offers a full service cardiac catheterization (cath) lab. Having a cath lab in the community significantly enhances our ability to respond to cardiac emergencies and reduces the need for transfers to larger facilities. 

The 2,500 square foot building encompasses four pre-procedure bays as well as a post-procedure recovery area. The cath lab is located behind the ambulance bay and surgery pick up area of the hospital. This location is close to the emergency department, ensuring convenient access to rapid evaluation for patients experiencing a cardiac event.