Cardiac Catheterization
Whether for diagnosis or treatment of heart conditions, Adventist Health
Glendale's (AHGL) cardiac catheterization labs offer state-of-the-art
services. AHGL's labs and surgical suites have been designed to reduce
x-ray dose to patients while providing physicians with the clearest images
available.
Our cath lab services include treatment for the following conditions.
Coronary Artery Disease
- Heart catheterization (including angiogram and angioplasty)- Allows your cardiologist to see and repair blockages inside the vessels of your heart.
- Intravascular ultrasound- Gives an even more detailed picture of the heart vessels.
- Interventional radiology- Provides diagnosis and treatment of heart problems without major surgery.
- Angiojet - Vacuums out clots in coronary and peripheral arteries.
- Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) - Uses a tiny inflatable balloon to remove plaque build-up and open blocked arteries.
- Directional atherectomy - Collects and removes deposits that have attached to coronary artery walls.
- Stent implantation - Places a permanent wire mesh frame inside the artery to hold it open following angioplasty.
Heart Arrhythmia Diagnosis and Treatment
- Electrophysiology studies - Diagnoses abnormalities in the rhythm of the heart.
- Ablation - Cures certain types of heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias).
- Pacemaker implantation - Helps keep the heart rhythm steady and normal.
- Automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator - Delivers an electric shock to stabilize the heart's rhythm whenever a built-in sensor detects a dangerous arrhythmia.
Watch the video below to learn more about our cath lab with Dr. Harry Balian.
For a referral to a AHGL cardiologist or electrophysiologist, call (818) 409-8000.