Invasive/Interventional Services

(Performed at the hospitals Hoag Newport Beach, Hoag Irvine, UCI, Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center)

Cardiac Catheterization

(Left Heart Cath, Coronary Angiogram) Invasive procedure to evaluate the heart's blood vessels for blockages or abnormalities, commonly used to diagnose coronary artery disease.

Coronary Intervention

(Stent Placement, Atherectomy, Angioplasty) Minimally invasive procedures to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries, restoring blood flow to the heart muscle.

Complex Coronary Interventions

Specialized procedures for patients with complex coronary artery disease, including mechanical circulatory support, protected PCI, and left main intervention, performed by experienced interventional cardiologists.

Peripheral Angiogram

(Lower Extremity Catheterization) Diagnostic procedure to evaluate blood flow in the peripheral arteries of the legs, commonly used to diagnose peripheral artery disease.

Peripheral Intervention

(Atherectomy, Balloon Angioplasty, Stent Placement) Minimally invasive treatments for peripheral artery disease, aimed at improving blood flow and relieving symptoms such as leg pain and numbness.

Transesophageal Echocardiogram

Advanced imaging technique using a specialized probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of the heart's structure and function, particularly useful for evaluating heart valves and detecting blood clots.

Cardioversion

Procedure to restore normal heart rhythm in patients with certain types of arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation, using electrical energy or medications.

Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure

Minimally invasive procedure to close a small hole in the heart's septum (PFO), which may be associated with an increased risk of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).

Carotid Angiogram, Carotid Intervention

(Stent Placement) Diagnostic and interventional procedures to evaluate and treat carotid artery disease, aimed at reducing the risk of stroke by improving blood flow to the brain.