Cardiac
11 procedures
Cardiac catheterization (diagnostic)
An invasive procedure that uses catheters and contrast to assess coronary arteries, heart chambers and major vessels.
View description and FAQCoronary angioplasty
A percutaneous procedure used to widen a narrowed or blocked coronary artery and improve blood flow to the heart muscle.
View description and FAQDual-chamber pacemaker
Implantation of a permanent device that stimulates the atrium and ventricle to improve cardiac coordination and efficiency.
View description and FAQRadiofrequency ablation
A catheter-based treatment that applies energy to a small area of the heart to interrupt signals causing certain arrhythmias.
View description and FAQDiagnostic electrophysiology study
An invasive assessment of the heart's electrical activity used to identify arrhythmias and understand their mechanism.
View description and FAQTemporary pacemaker
A temporary device used to maintain heart rhythm during an emergency or a selected procedure.
View description and FAQSingle-chamber pacemaker
An implantable device that stimulates one heart chamber, either an atrium or a ventricle, according to clinical need.
View description and FAQPermanent pacemaker extraction
Complete removal of an implanted cardiac device because of malfunction, infection or another clinical indication.
View description and FAQConventional coronary angioplasty
Balloon dilation and, when appropriate, stenting of a narrowed coronary artery with a lower-complexity lesion.
View description and FAQPericardiocentesis
Controlled puncture of the pericardial sac to drain accumulated fluid and relieve pressure on the heart.
View description and FAQPacemaker generator replacement
Replacement of a pacemaker generator because of battery depletion or a technology update, while retaining functional leads when possible.
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