Surgical Assistant
A surgical assistant is a skilled practitioner who has undergone formalized education and training as a surgical assistant. The surgical assistant performs surgical functions that include, but are not limited to: retracting, manipulating, suturing, clamping, cauterizing, litigating, and tying tissue; suctioning, irrigating and sponging; positioning the patient; closure of body planes and skin; and participating in hemostasis and volume replacement. Surgical assistants are certified and registered or licensed by the state, or, in states without licensure, certified as surgical assistants by completing appropriate education and training.
Surgical Assistants in Evergreen, CO
Interventional Cardiologist
Dr. James B. Carter, Jr. is an Interventional Cardiologist in Evergreen, CO
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease, congenital (present at birth) heart dysfunctions, and structural heart conditions. Interventional Cardiologists rank among the world's foremost authorities on cardiovascular disease and its treatment.
As an Interventional Cardiologist, James B. Carter, Jr., MD, FACC, CSA performs
diagnostic exams and scans like angiograms, ECGs, MCOTs, stress tests, ultrasound imaging, nuclear imaging, peripheral vascular testing, as well as anticoagulation, heart failure, lipid and cholesterol surgery and management. Interventional Cardiology is
the study, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Interventional Cardiologists include cardiac disease, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, heart valve disease, structural and non-valvular heart disease, hertrophic cardiomyopahty, resistant hypertension, atrial septal defect, aortic stenosis, and patent foramen ovale.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Interventional Cardiologists
include coronary artery bypass grafting, angioplasty and stenting, atherectomy, embolic protection, percutaneous valve repair, and balloon angioplasty.
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
Interventional Cardiologists in Evergreen, CO
Cardiologist
Dr. James B. Carter, Jr. is a Cardiologist in Evergreen, CO
with special training and skill in addressing cardiovascular disorders.
As a Cardiologist, James B. Carter, Jr., MD, FACC, CSA performs
numerous diagnostic tests and minimally-invasive procedures on the circulatory system. Cardiology is
the evaluation and treatment of heart diseases and blood vessel conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Cardiologists include hypertension, congestive heart disease, and arrhythmias.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Cardiologists
include blood tests, electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, nuclear cardiology, cardiac catheterizations, and pacemaker surgery.
Cardiologists in Evergreen, CO
