Cardiac Catheterization

Whether for diagnosis or treatment of heart conditions, Adventist Health Glendale's (AHGL) cardiac catheterization labs offer state-of-the-art services. AHGL's labs and surgical suites have been designed to reduce x-ray dose to patients while providing physicians with the clearest images available.

Our cath lab services include treatment for the following conditions.

Coronary Artery Disease

• Heart catheterization (including angiogram and angioplasty)- Allows your cardiologist to see and repair blockages inside the vessels of your heart.
• Intravascular ultrasound- Gives an even more detailed picture of the heart vessels.
• Interventional radiology- Provides diagnosis and treatment of heart problems without major surgery.
• Angiojet - Vacuums out clots in coronary and peripheral arteries.
• Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) - Uses a tiny inflatable balloon to remove plaque build-up and open blocked arteries.
• Directional atherectomy - Collects and removes deposits that have attached to coronary artery walls.
• Stent implantation - Places a permanent wire mesh frame inside the artery to hold it open following angioplasty.

Heart Arrhythmia Diagnosis and Treatment

• Electrophysiology studies - Diagnoses abnormalities in the rhythm of the heart.
• Ablation - Cures certain types of heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias).
• Pacemaker implantation - Helps keep the heart rhythm steady and normal.
• Automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator - Delivers an electric shock to stabilize the heart's rhythm whenever a built-in sensor detects a dangerous arrhythmia.

Watch the video below to learn more about our cath lab with Dr. Harry Balian.

For a referral to a AHGL cardiologist or electrophysiologist, call (818) 409-8000.