Cardiac Catheterization Lab

In Saint Peter's University Hospital's inpatient cardiac catheterization laboratory, cardiologists perform cardiac catheterization; peripheral vascular angiograms; angioplasties to open clogged arteries in the arms, kidneys and legs; pacemaker implantation; and emergency angioplasties to treat heart attacks.

The hospital's second cardiac catheterization laboratory, located in the Center for Ambulatory Resources (CARES), is dedicated to outpatient treatment services. It is unique for both its aesthetic decor and patient care philosophy. The lab's natural design elements, which include a waterfall and Colorado River rocks embedded in the walls, create a special atmosphere to help minimize stress. The spacious waiting area and seven private recovery rooms provide comfortable, homelike surroundings for patients and their families.

The centerpiece of the facility is a spacious procedure suite with an advanced digital scanner that uses minimal radiation to capture crystal clear images. A robotic arm administers iodine, which makes the images possible. High-resolution monitors show "living" pictures of the arteries and beating heart. Thanks to a streamlined reporting system, patients receive their results before being discharged that same day, and results can be reviewed with the cardiologist on computer screens located in each private recovery room.