Catheterization Laboratory
Minimally-Invasive Life-Saving Care
Cardiac Catheterization is leading-edge technology, offering life-saving diagnosis and treatment of the heart without major surgery. Many conditions that once required an open procedure can now be treated by inserting small catheters into a blood vessel. This minimizes patient discomfort, decreases time spent in the hospital, and does not require the use of anesthesia. We offer this state-of-the-art care to our patients in Augusta and the surrounding CSRACentral Savannah River Area.
Take the Difficult Cases
Beyond basic catheterization services, we understand complex conditions require extraordinary care.
We welcome the difficult cases that other schools and health systems may not be prepared to manage.
Inside the cath-lab.
Treat Peripheral Vascular Disease
Our expert cardiologists are not limited to treating coronary artery disease. The arteries of the heart are affected by atherosclerosis making vessels throughout the body are vulnerable as well. Learn to treat for peripheral vascular disease which affects the blood vessels in the body outside of the heart. Peripheral vascular disease can lead to significant pain and even amputation in some cases.
Additional Treatments
- Intravascular ultrasoundIVUS: enabling a very detailed image of the vasculature during the procedure without increasing radiation exposure
- Rotoblation
- AngioJet®
- Balloon angioplasty
- Stent placement