Our Cath Labs are considered to be the best of the best.
“It’s exciting to see this come together,” said Lauren Weedon, RN, MSN, director of Cardiovascular Services at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center. “Our most recent Cath Lab renovation includes top-of-the-line technology and the highest-quality imaging equipment available. This means our physicians use the most advanced tools to make important decisions as they care for our heart patients.”
These latest generation imaging tools not only produce precise images of the heart, they also accomplish that with the lowest radiation dose possible. Additionally, the new Cath Lab is fully integrated, meaning all aspects of any procedure take place within the lab.
“Today, we have a total of three Cath Labs, two for cardiac needs and one focused on structural heart needs,” Weedon explained. “They are all equally equipped and together they have allowed us to introduce many innovative procedures. Patients in any of our three Cath Labs receive the best available on every front: technology, safety, equipment and, of course, our amazing team.”
Planning for this latest Cath Lab was a team effort that included input from Cardiovascular Services staff members and Dignity Health, YRMC physicians. Those professionals also collaborate daily on the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that take place in the Cath Lab, including:
Diagnostic angiography
Peripheral angioplasty (opening of blocked arteries)
Right and left heart catheterization
Right and left ventricular digital angiography
Stent implants and grafts
“Our Cath Labs are considered to be the best of the best,” said Weedon. “With our third Cath Lab on board and our talented team, we’re focused on growing our excellent Heart Program for the people of our community.” QCBN
By Bridget O’Gara
Bridget O’Gara is a writer, communications strategist and project manager who specializes in health care. She works with mission-driven healthcare organizations, including hospitals, other healthcare providers and advocacy organizations.
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