North Colorado offers several surgical and non-invasive treatments for heart disease. For each treatment there are several different approaches. It is best to speak with your doctor to determine what specific treatments you need.
Catheterization Procedures
The CardioVascular Institute of North Colorado contains four spacious state-of-the-art cath labs that include one dual-purpose lab that can be used for cardiac caths as well as diagnostic or interventional electrophysiology studies. Two of the labs are equipped with the latest in flat-plate technology, GE 3100 and GE 2100, that enables true digital acquisition. One lab features a larger flat plates that make it easier to perform peripheral vascular procedures. The area also includes a dedicated 12-bed holding area.
A catheterization procedure is a minimally-invasive way to treat some forms of heart disease. Doctors do not surgically open the patient’s chest. They enter the heart through arteries in the legs or arms. Then they use special tools to inject dye, clear blocked arteries or insert a stent (small stainless steel tube) when needed. North Colorado offers many cardiac catheterization procedures. The following are frequently performed at this hospital.
- Angiography
- Angioplasty (balloon pump)
- Atherectomy (rotational)
- Echo Proecdures
- Electrophysiology Study
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- ICD/Pacemaker Implantation
- Intracoronary Ultrasound
- Peripheral Vascular Intervention
- Stent Implantation
- Valvuoplasty
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Surgery
Surgical procedures require the patient to stay in the hospital for a few days. A surgeon opens the patient’s chest to repair damage to the heart tissue, valves, arteries or vessels. Some times the patient’s heart is temporarily stopped from beating on its own. In that case a mechanical pump or heart-lung machine keeps the heart functioning while the doctor performs surgery.
The medical staff at the CardioVascular Institute offers several cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgeries. Complete listing of procedures 