UH Lake West: New Heart Program Launched
- University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute is broadening its cardiovascular services by introducing a structural heart program and a new cardiac catheterisation lab at UH Lake West...
- Mehdi Shishehbor, president of the institute, emphasized UH Lake West as a "center of excellence," ensuring patients receive top-tier cardiac and vascular care close to home.
- The expanded services include transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for aortic stenosis, left atrial appendage occlusion for atrial fibrillation, and percutaneous mitral valve repair.
UH Lake West Medical Center now offers a new structural heart program, enhancing cardiovascular services for patients. This notable expansion includes a new cardiac catheterization lab, focusing on minimally invasive procedures to improve patient care. Led by Dr. Justin Dunn, the program provides advanced treatment options for various heart conditions, such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and percutaneous mitral valve repair. The new lab features the latest diagnostic imaging technology,aiding in identifying arterial blockages and offering safer treatment options.Dr. Mehdi Shishehbor highlights UH Lake west as a “center of excellence,” ensuring top-tier cardiac and vascular care. The hybrid operating room, slated for completion later this year, further enhances patient experience. Discover what’s next for heart health with more updates from News Directory 3.
UH expands Cardiovascular Services at Lake West Medical Center
University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute is broadening its cardiovascular services by introducing a structural heart program and a new cardiac catheterisation lab at UH Lake West Medical Center. The initiative focuses on improving patient care through minimally invasive procedures,offering advanced treatment options for a range of heart conditions.
Dr. Mehdi Shishehbor, president of the institute, emphasized UH Lake West as a “center of excellence,” ensuring patients receive top-tier cardiac and vascular care close to home. Interventional cardiologist Dr. Justin Dunn will lead the new program as regional director of the Valve & Structural Heart Disease Center.
The expanded services include transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for aortic stenosis, left atrial appendage occlusion for atrial fibrillation, and percutaneous mitral valve repair. UH Lake West is also equipped for more peripheral, coronary, and electrophysiology procedures, including pacemaker management.
The new cardiac catheterisation lab features advanced technology for enhanced diagnostic imaging during coronary, structural, and peripheral procedures. Thes advancements aid in identifying arterial blockages and provide safer treatment options with reduced radiation exposure.
Further enhancing patient experience, UH Lake West is constructing a hybrid operating room, slated for completion later this year.
“University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute has identified UH Lake West as a center of excellence.Our highly skilled caregivers allow you to stay close to home while receiving the best cardiac and vascular care possible.”
What’s next
With the new structural heart program and advanced cardiac catheterisation lab, UH Lake West Medical Center is poised to offer thorough cardiovascular care, ensuring patients have access to cutting-edge treatments and improved outcomes.