Procedures

UNITED HOSPITAL SYSTEM'S MISSION STATEMENT:

United Hospital System is committed to living out the healing ministries of the Judeo-Christian faiths by providing exceptional and compassionate healthcare service that promotes the dignity and well-being of the people we serve.

United Hospital System is a recognized leader in cardiovascular care. Click on any of the tests and procedures to learn more about how to prepare for, what to expect during and what types of follow up care plans are recommended for each particular test or procedure.

Please remember that these are general guidelines intended for educational purposes only. Please talk to your physician to answer any specific questions you may have.

Featured Procedure

Angioplasty

What do angioplasty and stenting do?

Angioplasty is a non-surgical treatment designed to open clogged arteries. This procedure is done after the doctor has seen the angiogram (picture) that shows where the arteries are blocked.

Featured Procedure

Valve Replacement Surgery

Why is the doctor performing this surgery?

To replace a poorly functioning heart valve. The valve can be narrowed and obstruct blood flow (called stenosis), or it can be floppy/leaky (called insufficiency).

Featured Procedure

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)

What does "bypass surgery" mean?

Bypass surgery can be performed on any artery in the body, but most often involves the coronary arteries (the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle itself).

Featured Procedure

Cardiac Catheterization

What is a Cardiac Catheterization?

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure to evaluate the health of your heart, and how it works. It is the single most accurate test to determine if you have heart disease. While there are some risks with this procedure, generally they are rare.