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Cardiovascular Consultants of Nevada

Welcome to Cardiovascular Consultants of Nevada (CCN)!

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...We perform diagnostic cardiac catheterization to evaluate the severity of coronary artery disease or valvular diseases. Heart biopsies are sometimes needed in cardiac transplant patients or patients suspected of having an infiltrative or cardiomyopathic (heart muscle) disease. We also work in areas to improve blood flow to the heart without the need for surgery. This includes laser atherectomy; percutaneous balloon angioplasty to open the clogged heart artery; and, directional coronary atherectomy where the plaque is actually cut out of the inside of the artery. A similar process takes place when we perform rotational atherectomy or a transluminal extraction catheter procedure. We also implant stents, which are small metal coils to hold the artery open. There are many types of new stents being investigated as well as many new exciting procedures and treatments in cardiology on the horizon.

Another subspeciality of cardiology is electrophysiology, the study of heart rhythm problems. Our electrophysiologists work with common and benign rhythms as well as the dangerous ones that can cause sudden cardiac death. They act as clinical investigators of sophisticated cardiac devices and have access to these prior to being released for general use. Fatal heart rhythms are treated with internal defibrillators which will shock or pace a patient back to a normal heart rhythm, thus saving that person's life. Our electrophysiologists also perform a newer procedure called ablation, where once difficult-to-treat rhythm disturbances are now cured.

Cardiovascular Consultants of Nevada is a leader in our community with very prestigious clinical research protocols available to our patients prior to being available anywhere else in Nevada. This truly puts our physicians and patients at the cutting edge of cardiology care.

As you can see, we at Cardiovascular Consultants of Nevada strive to give our patients the best and most-up-to-date care for heart diseases available. Most of our patients do not require surgical procedures, but are treated with medication only. This is true for most forms of heart diseases as well as hypercholesterolemia and hypertension. If any procedures are needed, you can count on us to discuss them with you fully and explain options.

Our primary goal is to provide patients with state-of-the-art cardiology care. Your cardiac care will be addressed at the highest level of quality, as quickly as possible and each physician in our Practice contributes unique skills, which allow us to meet your needs in any cardiac emergency. Be assured you are very important, and our physicians will do everything possible to provide personalized care in order to earn confidence as concerned partners in your health and well being.