by Joe Bostick | Sep 5, 2023 | Cardiology
Cardiothoracic Surgery Cardiothoracic surgery treats conditions of the heart, lungs and chest. Based on the severity of symptoms, your physician may recommend that you see a cardiothoracic specialist. Adults experiencing cardiovascular disease, heart valve problems or...
by Joe Bostick | Sep 5, 2023 | Cardiology, Services
Heart, Lung and Vascular Care Cardiac Care at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center focuses on the functions and disorders of the heart and its connected circulatory system. According to the American Heart Association, 84 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form...
by Mariah Carnahan | Sep 23, 2021 | Cardiology
Cardiac Catheterization In a cardiac catheterization procedure, a small, hollow tube is inserted into a blood vessel. Once inserted, a number of procedures can be performed through the catheter, including measuring the pressure within the heart’s chambers, collecting...
by Mariah Carnahan | Sep 23, 2021 | Cardiology
Electrophysiology Services If you have an irregular heartbeat, you may need to see an electrophysiologist who can diagnose the source of your condition. The electrophysiologists at McKenzie Heart’s Heart, Lung and Vascular Center perform studies to understand the...
by Mariah Carnahan | Sep 23, 2021 | Cardiology
TAVR TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, is a form of minimally invasive surgery that repairs the aortic valve in your heart. If the aortic valve is not working properly, it can cause aortic stenosis, which restricts blood flow to the rest of your body....
