Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy is a continuous X-ray beam transmitted to a TV monitor to study the heart in motion.

Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

A left ventricular assist device, or LVAD, is a mechanical pump that is surgically implanted in patients to slow the progress of severe congestive heart failure. An LVAD assists a faulty left ventricle in pumping blood.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a surgical procedure for patients with severe and symptomatic narrowing of the aortic valve opening, known as aortic stenosis.

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) uses a special pressure chamber to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy exposes the entire body to 100% oxygen under increased atmospheric pressure. The patient’s oxygen-saturated blood promotes healing of chronic wounds and damaged tissue. The Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Treatment has two HBOT…

Snoring

Snoring is a loud breathing sound that occurs during sleep. It can increase the risk for diabetes, obesity, hypertension, stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular problems. Possible causes include: Being overweight Tissue swelling during the last month of pregnancy Crooked or bent nasal septum, which is the wall of bone and cartilage between your nostrils…

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein deep inside a part of the body. It mainly affects the large veins in the lower leg and thigh, but can occur in other deep veins, such as in the arms and pelvis. DVT is most common in…

Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial lung disease is a group of lung disorders in which lung tissue becomes inflamed and damaged. In people with interstitial lung disease, tissue between the air sacs in the lungs becomes stiff or scarred, and the air sacs are not able to expand completely. As a result, not as much oxygen can get to the…

Pulmonary Embolism

A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs. In most cases, pulmonary embolism is caused by blood clots that travel to the lungs from deep veins in the legs or other parts of the body. The parts of lung served by each blocked artery are robbed of…

Digital X-Rays

Digital x-rays use ionizing radiation to produce an image digitally, offering images of the abdomen, chest, extremities, head, pelvis and spine. Digital x-rays produce 80% less radiation than traditional x-ray technology, reducing patient exposure. Additionally, the digital x-ray images can be enhanced using computer software for easier viewing.