Hemodynamics and Percutaneous Intervention
What Does This Unit Cover?
The Hemodynamics and Percutaneous Intervention Unit is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of heart and blood vessel diseases using minimally invasive techniques that employ catheters. These procedures allow access to the heart through small incisions in the skin, avoiding the need for open-heart surgery.
At HM Hospitales, the Hemodynamics and Percutaneous Intervention Unit focuses on:
- Precise diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases: Evaluation of the anatomy and function of the heart, coronary arteries, and great vessels using cardiac catheterization and other imaging techniques.
- Minimally invasive treatment of cardiovascular diseases: Performing coronary angioplasties, stent implantation, heart valve repair, and other percutaneous procedures to restore blood flow and improve cardiac function.
- Management of acute cardiovascular complications: Urgent care for patients with myocardial infarction, unstable angina, and other cardiovascular emergencies.
- Prevention of future cardiovascular events: Identification and management of cardiovascular risk factors to reduce the risk of recurrence of heart diseases.
- Research and innovation: Development of new techniques and devices for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Related Diseases
- Ischemic heart disease.
- Myocardial infarction.
- Aortic stenosis.
- Angina pectoris.
- Mitral stenosis.
Who is the Unit for?
The Hemodynamics and Percutaneous Intervention Unit is aimed at:
- Patients with symptoms of heart disease, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, or fainting.
- Patients with cardiovascular risk factors such as high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, a family history of heart disease, smoking, or obesity.
- Patients with known heart diseases who require diagnosis, treatment, or follow-up of their cardiac condition.
- Patients with cardiovascular emergencies who suffer a myocardial infarction, unstable angina, or other cardiac emergencies.
- Athletes who wish to evaluate their cardiovascular health and optimize their athletic performance.
- The general public interested in learning about minimally invasive treatment options for heart diseases.
- Family members and caregivers seeking information about hemodynamics and percutaneous intervention procedures performed on their loved ones.
How do we approach it at HM Hospitales?
- Cardiac catheterization: Involves the insertion of a catheter through a blood vessel into the heart to measure pressure and blood flow, and to obtain images of the coronary arteries (coronary angiography).
- Coronary angiography: a contrast agent is injected through the catheter to visualize the coronary arteries and detect blockages.
Coronary Angioplasty
Using a precise technique, we insert a catheter with a balloon that, when gently inflated, compresses the obstruction in the coronary artery, restoring vital blood flow.
Stent Implantation
After angioplasty, we place a small stent, a metallic mesh tube, which acts as a scaffold to keep the coronary artery open and ensure continuous blood flow.
Percutaneous Valvuloplasty
Guided by a catheter, a balloon is delicately inflated to dilate a narrowed heart valve, facilitating blood passage and relieving pressure on the heart.
Percutaneous Closure of Congenital Heart Defects
Through a catheter, we implant devices specifically designed to safely and effectively close heart defects present from birth, such as atrial septal defect (ASD) or ventricular septal defect (VSD), allowing the heart to function optimally.