Interventional Cardiology

Why Choose Methodist for Interventional Cardiology?

Methodist combines advanced imaging, minimally invasive techniques and specialized expertise to help patients receive accurate diagnoses and the most effective treatment for their conditions. Our highly skilled interventional cardiologists work closely with each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan focused on improving heart health, reducing symptoms and enhancing quality of life.

With catheterization labs at Methodist Hospital, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Methodist Fremont Health, patients throughout the region have access to comprehensive evaluation, innovative treatments and nationally recognized cardiovascular care. Expert heart attack care is available 24/7, with specialized catheterization lab teams ready to respond at any hour to ensure rapid treatment when every minute matters.

Interventional Cardiology Conditions We Treat at Methodist

Through advanced imaging, cardiac catheterization and other specialized diagnostic techniques, our interventional cardiology team can identify the causes of heart disease-related symptoms and develop the most effective treatment plans. We diagnose and treat a variety of heart disease conditions that affect how the heart works, including problems with the heart’s structure, valves, blood flow and electrical system. 

• Congenital heart disease: Heart conditions present at birth that may affect the heart's structure, function or blood flow
• Valvular heart disease: Damage or disease affecting one or more of the heart's valves, which can disrupt normal blood flow through the heart
• Coronary artery disease: A buildup of plaque inside the arteries that can restrict blood flow and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions
• Heart failure: A chronic condition in which the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body's needs, causing symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath and swelling
• Cardiomyopathy: A heart muscle disease that can make it harder for the heart to pump blood effectively throughout the body
  Arrythmia: A condition in which the heart beats too fast, too slow or with an irregular rhythm, affecting the heart's normal electrical activity.

Interventional Cardiology Procedures We Offer at Methodist

Our interventional cardiologists perform a wide range of minimally invasive procedures [LG1.1]designed to diagnose heart conditions, restore blood flow and improve heart function.

• Angioplasty: A procedure that uses a small balloon to open narrow or blocked arteries and improve blood flow to the heart
• Advanced Heart Failure Monitoring: A small wireless sensor implanted in the pulmonary artery that allows physicians to monitor heart failure and detect potential problems before symptoms worsen
• Chronic total occlusion (CTO) and other coronary interventions: Specialized procedures used to open severely blocked coronary arteries and restore blood flow to the heart muscle
• Left atrial appendage closure: A minimally invasive procedure that seals a small pouch in the heart where blood clots can form, helping reduce stroke risk in select patients with atrial fibrillation
• Left heart catheterization: A minimally invasive procedure to examine coronary arteries, potentially leading to stent placement
• Right heart catheterization: A minimally invasive procedure to examine and measure blood flow and pressures in the pulmonary artery and blood vessels leading to the lungs
• Renal denervation: A minimally invasive therapy that delivers controlled energy to nerves near the kidneys, safely preventing them from signaling the body to increase blood pressure (available in Omaha and Council Bluffs)
• Stent placement: A procedure that places a small mesh tube inside an artery to keep it open and maintain healthy blood flow