• Bypass Surgery

    Bypass Surgery

    Also known as coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), bypass surgery is a treatment option for patients with coronary artery disease. During this operation, a cardiovascular surgeon bypasses the blocked artery with a healthy artery from another part of the body.

  • Heart and Vascular Disease

    Symptoms of a Heart Attack

    It’s easy to delay action when a heart attack occurs for this simple reason: You may not think it’s a heart attack. Sudden, dramatic “Hollywood” heart attacks do occur. But a heart attack may also begin with mild pain or pressure in the chest. Recognizing the symptoms of a heart attack can help you know when to dial 911 for yourself or a loved one, and increase the odds of quickly having life-saving blood flow restored to the heart muscle.

  • Treatment and Prevention

    Bypass Surgery

    If a lengthy portion of an artery becomes narrowed or if a vessel is severely blocked, bypass surgery may be recommended. Bypass surgery is performed by a cardiovascular surgeon, a medical specialist trained in surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. The procedure is performed in a hospital operating room.

    Cardiac Rehabilitation

    Cardiac rehabilitation programs help participants resume a healthy lifestyle after a cardiac event and include monitored exercise, education and counseling about cardiac risk factors, and psychosocial support. Studies have shown that participants who complete cardiac rehab programs have better odds of a longer life than those who don’t complete a program.

    How Bypass Surgery Is Performed

    Bypass surgery is performed by a cardiovascular surgeon, a medical specialist trained in surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. The procedure is done in a hospital operating room.

    Interventional Cardiologists and Your Care Team During Angioplasty, Stenting and Other Interventional Procedures

    During balloon angioplasty, stenting and other catheter-based heart treatments, a specialist called an interventional cardiologist performs the necessary procedure.

    Treatment and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

    Innovations in cardiovascular care are constantly creating effective, less invasive methods for treating and preventing cardiovascular disease. The days when little could be done to combat heart and vascular disease are long over. Whether you have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease or wish to minimize risk factors you may have, your doctors and other healthcare providers can work with you to identify the best choices for you among a range of treatment and prevention options.

  • Tests and Diagnostics

    Angiogram

    An angiogram is a diagnostic procedure that provides detailed, x-ray pictures of your heart and its blood vessels. It is performed by a specially trained cardiologist, called an interventional cardiologist.