Blocked, narrowed arteries are then visible for assessment by the cardiologist. The Heart Center offers an individualized approach to heart care. As medical technology continues to advance, the scope of heart treatment options broadens. Some treatments involve specialized medications, while others may require surgery. Treatment selection depends on many factors, including the time that has lapsed since symptoms began and a patient's history of heart disease.
Every patient is different, and our cardiologists assess each patient individually.
Noninvasive Treatment Thrombolytic Therapy uses medications to dissolve arterial clots and let blood flow normally. The earlier the clot-dissolving drugs are used, the better the chance cardiologists have of avoiding serious, irreversible heart damage. Supplemental oxygen can be provided to the cardiac muscle during a heart attack to help the heart work with less effort. Medications that improve blood flow to the heart can be administered after a heart attack to lower the body's demand for oxygen and treat or prevent irregular heart rhythms. You can reduce strain on the heart by resting quietly in bed, and the Heart Center monitors a patient to be sure that the heart is not overtaxed.