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Procedures for this Condition
Cardiac Ablation
Cardiac ablation is an important advancement in the treatment of arrhythmias. Cardiac ablation is a minimally-invasive procedure that can be used for people with many types of arrhythmias.
Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
In coronary angioplasty, also known as PTCA, a balloon catheter is used to treat blocked or narrowed passages in one or more of the coronary arteries. A stent (e.g. wire mesh tube that props the vessel open) is typically placed to secure the opening, restoring normal blood flow to the heart muscle.
Coronary Atherectomy
Coronary atherectomy is a catheter based procedure intended to remove calcified (hardened) plaque that is blocking an artery and blood supply to the heart.
Coronary Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
Intravascular ultrasound is the use of high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the interior of the coronary arteries.
Pacemaker Implantation
A pacemaker is implanted to restore a normal heart rate in a heart that would otherwise beat too slowly.
Pericardiocentesis
Pericardiocentesis is a procedure used to drain excess pericardial fluid from the pericardial sac.
Ultrasound
Peripheral Intravascular ultrasound is the use of sound waves to produce an image of the peripheral arteries.