Heart Treatment & Procedures

Interventional cardiology

Adventist Health White Memorial's catheterization labs offer nonsurgical methods to treat heart conditions. Our four state-of-the-art procedure rooms offer diagnostic and interventional services. We can diagnose and treat:

Coronary artery disease

• Diagnosis of coronary artery disease with angioplasty — the insertion of a small tube into the heart through the arteries in the arm or groin
• Intravascular ultrasound, a diagnostic imaging procedure that takes place within the arteries of the heart

Coronary artery disease

• Angioplasty, the dilatation of the artery using a balloon catheter
• Stent implantation (bare metal and drug eluding)

Heart arrhythmia

• Electrophysiology studies — the placement of electrodes within the heart to study its electrical function
• Cardioversion — the stimulation of the heart to beat normally using electrical current
• Radiofrequency ablation — destruction of areas of the heart that are causing arrhythmias
• Pacemaker implantation — the insertion of a device to regulate the heartbeat
• Automatic implantation cardioverter defibrillator (AICD)

Peripheral artery disease

• Diagnosis and percutaneous treatment of peripheral arteries

Cardiac surgery

If surgery is required, Adventist Health White Memorial has outstanding physicians with options for coronary artery bypass and valve replacement. Our surgical team provides a multidisciplinary approach with compassionate care before, during and after surgery. Our goal is to deliver the best patient care while providing quality information and education regarding the illness and treatment options.

For more information on the services or to view a list of physicians, please call our bilingual referral line at (323) 265-5050.