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Cardiac and Vascular Services

Medical Imaging
Olivia Tennant, cardiac technician and WVUH nurse Terri Riley review a patient's coronary arteriogramMedical Imaging is one of our strengths. Our cardiac catheterization laboratory features vericis, which is used for echocardiograms and vascular procedures. We also provide 3-D ultrasound imaging, and suites that feature flat panel detection, diagnostic, and interventional imaging.

Advanced programs and procedures include acute myocardial infarction, RF ablation, pediatric electrophysiology, intra-vascular brachytherapy, diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures, AngioJet, coronary flow reserve testing, intravascular ultrasound, patent foramen ovule closures, and diagnostic and interventional peripheral procedures.

Cardiac catheterization technologist Chris McKnight performs an intravascular ultrasound on a patient.Cardiac and Vascular Services
The Cardiac and Vascular Services Department offers care and spans the full spectrum of vascular diseases. We perform a wide range of procedures using both invasive and no-invasive techniques and use the latest imaging technologies.

The department serves all units of the hospital and its affiliated outpatient departments and clinics. It offers employees a wide variety of professional experiences including:

One of our best assets is our scheduling flexibility. Our schedules meet the changing needs of individuals and families.

Our special services include:

 Jay Kotsko, cardiology technician and WVUH nurse Lisa Cutright run a stress test on a patient. Also, our vascular surgeons perform a full range of minimally invasive techniques, including endoscopic vein harvesting. We perform endovenous varicose vein therapy, thrombectomy, lytic therapy and DVT and PTA/stenting of venous stenoses.

Our vascular surgeons also work closely with a multidisciplinary team that provides care for stroke patients.

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