Heart and Vein Center

Interventional Cardiology

Heart and Vein Center is an Interventional Cardiology practice in Lathrup Village, MI with healthcare providers who have 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. Interventional Cardiologists at Heart and Vein Center perform 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 at Interventional Cardiology practices 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 Cardiology practices 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 Lathrup Village, MI

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Cardiology

Heart and Vein Center is a Cardiology practice in Lathrup Village, MI with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in addressing cardiovascular disorders. Cardiologists at Heart and Vein Center perform 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 at Cardiology practices include hypertension, congestive heart disease, and arrhythmias. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Cardiology practices include blood tests, electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, nuclear cardiology, cardiac catheterizations, and pacemaker surgery.

Cardiologists in Lathrup Village, MI

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Phlebology (Vein Medicine)

Heart and Vein Center is a Phlebology (Vein Medicine) practice in Lathrup Village, MI with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disorders. Phlebologists at Heart and Vein Center perform diagnostic, minimally-invasive, botanical, and surgical procedures for venous disorders. Phlebology (Vein Medicine) is the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic venous diseases. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Phlebology (Vein Medicine) practices include varicose veins, venous stasis ulcer, venous thromboembolism, chronic venous insufficiency, and deep vein thrombosis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Phlebology (Vein Medicine) practices include medical history review, physical exam, duplex ultrasound, CTV, MRV, horse chestnut extract, gradient compression stocking and blood thinning medication prescriptions, ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, endovenous laser treatment, ambulatory phlebectomy, sclerotherapy, thrombolysis, and vein stripping.

Phlebology is the medical discipline that involves the diagnosis and treatment of venous disorders, including spider veins, varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, venous leg ulcers, congenital venous abnormalities, venous thromboembolism and other disorders of venous origin. A phlebologist has attained a minimum of 50 hours of CME units in phlebology-related courses, and is knowledgeable of and trained in a variety of diagnostic techniques including physical examination, venous imaging techniques such as duplex ultrasound, CT and MR, plethysmographic techniques and laboratory evaluation related to venous thromboembolism. The phlebologist is also trained in a variety of therapeutic interventions, which may include compression, sclerotherapy, cutaneous vascular laser, endovenous thermoablation procedures (laser and radiofrequency) endovenous chemical ablation, surgical procedures (e.g., ambulatory phlebectomy, venous ligation), vasoactive medications and the management of venous thromboembolism.

Phlebologists in Lathrup Village, MI

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Other Service Specialty

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Other Service Specialists in Lathrup Village, MI

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