Specialists Available 24 Hours a Day
FHMC has leading heart care specialists available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Cardiologists experienced in pacemakers and defibrillators are on-call for equipment problem solving.
After diagnosis, our cardiac care team formulates an effective treatment and recovery plan. This plan may include a combination of drugs and rehabilitation, or a more complex treatment which may include percutaneous intervention of the coronary arteries or open heart surgery.
Percutaneous Intervention:
Cardiac:
- Coronary artery angioplasty
- Coronary artery stent
- Coronary artery atherectomy
- Pacemakers and defibrillators
Peripheral Vascular:
- Peripheral vascular angioplasty
- Peripheral vascular stent
- Peripheral vascular atherectomy
When surgery is necessary, our cardiac center includes a top-rated cardiac surgery team, two state-of-the art cardiovascular operating rooms and an intensive care unit. Our surgical team performs a wide variety of procedures for the treatment of heart and peripheral vascular disease.
Surgical Intervention:
Cardiac:
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Coronary artery bypass grafting
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Cardiac valve repair and replacement
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Repair of thoracic aortic aneurysm/disection
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Transmyocardial laser revascularization
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Cardiac assist device for severe heart failure
Peripheral Vascular:
- Peripheral vascular bypass surgery
- Peripheral vascular repair and reconstruction
- Carotid Endartorectomy
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
For more information call the Cardio Secretaries (805) 542-6238.
CARDIAC SERVICES Q & A VIDEO:
Dr. Bocchicchio talks about common misconceptions, common symptoms and tells you what you need to know to take a proactive approach to your heart health.
