Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
DeKalb Medical, through its Heart and Vascular Institute, offers emergency and elective PCI and stenting services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. PCI, also known as coronary angioplasty, is a minimally invasive procedure that quickly allows cardiologists to both examine and immediately unblock blood flow to the heart. DeKalb Medical's PCI program helps patients in cardiac emergency get life-saving treatment faster because it eliminates transfers to other hospitals in many cases. Patients now move from the Emergency Room door to the cardiac catheterization lab in less than the national 90-minute average. DeKalb Medical's current door-to-balloon rate averages 68 minutes. In addition, with timely access to PCI, patients return home quicker. The PCI Center at DeKalb Medical houses two cardiac cath labs and 15 patient bays that provide cardiac emergency coverage.
The new Heart and Vascular Institute on the North Decatur campus focuses on reducing the incidence of cardiac and vascular disease. Knowing that every second counts, we at DeKalb Medical are proud of our ability to deliver fast, life-saving treatments. Through prevention programs and the latest diagnostic and treatment procedures, our goal is to work with patients to achieve optimum long-term health. The highly trained and board-certified physicians and staff at the Heart & Vascular Institute provide:
Whatever your cardiovascular need, we are here to help. In fact, DeKalb Medical achieved 5-Star Ratings from HealthGrades, the nation’s #1 independent “grader” of healthcare organizations, in the Treatment of Heart Failure (2012) and Peripheral Vascular Bypass Surgery (2012). For more information, you can visit their website at www.healthgrades.com.
Early detection and early treatment are the keys to beating cardiovascular diseases. Take our Cardiovascular Risk Assessment to see if you are at risk for cardiovascular disease, and call your doctor right away if you have any concerns about your heart health.
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