Moderate Sedation Services by RN available for many procedures
Cardiac Catheterization
- Why it’s done: To diagnose and treat heart conditions.
- How it’s done: A thin catheter is inserted into a blood vessel and guided to the heart.
- How it helps: Measures heart function and can treat blockages or abnormalities.
Angiograms
- Why it’s done: To visualize blood vessels and detect blockages.
- How it’s done: A contrast dye is injected, and X-rays are taken of the arteries.
- How it helps: Identifies areas of blocked or narrowed arteries.
Angioplasty, Atherectomy, Stent Placements
- Why it’s done: To open narrowed or blocked arteries.
- How it’s done: A balloon (angioplasty) or cutting tool (atherectomy) clears the artery, and a stent is placed to keep it open.
- How it helps: Restores blood flow, reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Stenting – Coronary, Peripheral & Renal
- Why it’s done: To keep arteries open and prevent future blockages.
- How it’s done: A stent is inserted into the artery via catheter.
- How it helps: Improves blood flow in coronary, peripheral, or renal arteries.
Pacemaker/Defibrillator Placement
- Why it’s done: To regulate abnormal heart rhythms.
- How it’s done: A small device is implanted under the skin to control heartbeats.
- How it helps: Prevents dangerous arrhythmias and sudden cardiac arrest.
Loop Recorder Placement
- Why it’s done: To monitor heart rhythms for an extended period.
- How it’s done: A small device is implanted under the skin to record heart activity.
- How it helps: Detects infrequent or unexplained arrhythmias.
Endovenous Ablation (with or without sedation)
- Why it’s done: To treat varicose veins and venous insufficiency.
- How it’s done: A catheter delivers heat or laser energy to close damaged veins.
- How it helps: Reduces varicose veins, improves circulation, and alleviates symptoms.
Cardioversion
- Why it’s done: To restore a normal heart rhythm.
- How it’s done: Electrical shocks or medications are used to reset the heart’s rhythm.
- How it helps: Treats atrial fibrillation or other arrhythmias.
IVC Filter Placement
- Why it’s done: To prevent blood clots from traveling to the lungs.
- How it’s done: A filter is placed in the inferior vena cava (IVC) to catch clots.
- How it helps: Reduces the risk of pulmonary embolism in patients with DVT.
