The only location in the North Florida area where this exciting new cardiac disease technology is taking place, is The Cardiovascular Center at Shands Jacksonville, staffed by leading University of Florida physicians. Laser Ablation Laser ablation uses laser technology to reduce obstructive tissue and restore blood flow to the heart through a minimally invasive procedure. The laser system uses a fiberoptic delivery device to emit ultraviolet light in controlled energy pulses that ablate, or vaporize, blockages. This technology is used as an alternative to or in addition to angioplasty procedures. The AngioJet The AngioJet is a safe, minimally invasive procedure that is cost-effective and efficient at eliminating clots that can lead to heart attacks and stroke.
Dislodged clots can lead to bleeding, stroke or other problems.
In most patients, the catheter-like AngioJet has successfully reduced prolonged hospital stays and repeat catheterizations. It also works much faster than clot-busting medications. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty widens or expands narrowed coronary arteries with the use of a special balloon that is inserted from the tip of a catheter. When the balloon is inflated, it compresses the plaque and enlarges the diameter of the opening within the blood vessel. Once this is completed, the balloon is deflated and removed.