Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
DeKalb Medical’s Heart and Vascular Institute offers emergency and elective percutaneous coronary intervention (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 coronary angioplasty 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 Heart and Vascular center current door-to-balloon rate averages 68 minutes. In addition, with timely access to coronary angioplasty, patients are able to return home faster. The PCI center at the Heart and Vascular Institute houses two cardiac catheterization labs and 15 patient bays that provide cardiac emergency coverage.
Diagnostics and Procedures: Coronary Angioplasty and More
DeKalb Medical understands that every second counts, and we are proud of our ability to deliver fast, life-saving treatments, such as coronary angioplasty and various types of vascular surgeries. The Heart and Vascular Institute on the North Decatur campus focuses on reducing the incidence of cardiac and vascular disease 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 and Vascular center provide:
Whether you require a percutaneous coronary intervention, or whether you require vascular nursing care, the DeKalb Heart and Vascular Institute can help. Our Heart and Vascular center received 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, visit the HealthGrades 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 immediately if you have any concerns about your heart health. Our Atlanta-based heart services can help you with heart disease prevention.
Contact DeKalb Medical’s Heart and Vascular Institute by calling 404.501.WELL (9355) to learn more about coronary angioplasty or other life-saving procedures.
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