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Hershey: 717-531-4554 Camp Hill, Carlisle, Harrisburg: 717-724-6450 Lancaster: 223-287-8155 Berks: 610-685-8500

What are heart and vascular treatment options?

Treatments evolve with the rapid pace of innovation in cardiology, heart and vascular surgery, and minimally invasive techniques. Cardiovascular disease treatment ranges from lifestyle changes and prescription medication to catheter-based procedures, such as angioplasty, to open heart surgery. Cardiac rehabilitation, a medically supervised program designed to strengthen the heart and improve overall health, is also used to treat many cardiovascular conditions.

Treatment Options

WATCHMAN

Learn about the WATCHMAN left atrial appendage closure — a treatment for atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention — as well as how it's performed and what to expect when considering this nonsurgical procedure.

Coronary Angiography

Learn about coronary angiography — a cardiovascular imaging test — as well as how it's performed and what to expect when considering this diagnostic procedure.

Cardiac Catheterization

Learn about cardiac catheterization — a minimally invasive heart procedure — as well as how it's performed and what to expect when considering this method of cardiac diagnosis and treatment.

TAVR

Learn about transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) — a treatment for aortic stenosis — as well as how it's performed and what to expect when considering this minimally invasive procedure.

Cardioversion

Learn about cardioversion — a treatment for cardiac arrhythmia — as well as how it's performed and what to expect when considering this procedure.

Open Heart Surgery

Learn about the types of open heart surgery, how they're performed and what to expect when considering cardiac surgery.

EKG

Learn about electrocardiogram, or EKG, as well as how it's performed and what to expect when considering this heart monitoring procedure.

Angioplasty

Learn about coronary angioplasty — a cardiovascular procedure to open a blocked or narrowed artery — as well as how it's performed and what to expect when considering this heart treatment.

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

Learn about heart bypass surgery, also known as coronary artery bypass graft, (CABG), how it's performed and what to expect when considering this surgical procedure.

Echocardiogram

Learn about echocardiogram — a heart imaging test — as well as how it's performed and what to expect when considering this type of heart health evaluation.

Cardiac Ablation

Learn about cardiac ablation — a minimally invasive treatment for heart arrhythmias — as well as how it's performed and what to expect when considering this procedure.

Pacemaker Surgery

Learn about pacemaker implant surgery — a treatment for abnormal heartbeats — as well as how it's performed and what to expect when considering this cardiac procedure.

What is recovery like after cardiovascular treatment?

Recovery after surgical and catheter-based treatment varies depending upon your overall health, your treatment and whether or not you experience any complications. Catheter and minimally invasive heart and vascular treatments have a shorter recovery time than open surgery with a larger incision. It can take several months to fully recover from open chest surgery. However, your overall cardiovascular health should improve after treatment, which will help with healing.

Our medical team will monitor you closely during and after treatment. We will also work with you to reach your health goals so you can return to an active lifestyle and prevent future heart problems. In some cases, additional or continuing treatment may be necessary.

Why Choose Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute?

Penn State Health Heart and Vascular offers a level of expertise and breadth of services you won’t find anywhere else in the region. From prevention and wellness services to emergency treatment for heart attacks, you can count on us for leading-edge cardiovascular care.

We bring together a team of cardiologists, surgeons, cardiovascular nurses, imaging technologists, rehabilitation therapists, nutritionists and more to ensure you receive individual attention and complete care. They work together to find, treat and enhance your recovery from heart and vascular disease.

No matter what level of care you need, we make sure you have the knowledge, support and resources you need to feel better and stay healthy.

CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN EXPERT CARDIOLOGIST

Hershey: 717-531-4554

Camp Hill, Carlisle, Harrisburg: 717-724-6450

Lancaster: 223-287-8155

Berks: 610-685-8500