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At Michigan Outpatient
Vascular Institute
(MOVI), we work with a
comprehensive medical
staff consisting of board
certified Interventional
Cardiologists, I
nterventional
Radiologists, and
Physicians.
Our specially trained and
experienced nursing and
technical staff deliver
unmatched patient care,
post procedure follow-up,
and 24-hour nurse
support. The patient is
the center of our
multidisciplinary
healthcare approach.
specialized TREATMENTS
INCLUDE:
- Renal Angiogram
- Carotid Angiogram
- Lower Extremity Angiogram
- Atherectomy
- Vascular Stenting
- Loop Recorders
- Venous Stenting
- Dialysis Access Angioplasty
- Percutaneous Coronary
Intervention (PCI)
- Pacemaker
- Coronary Angioplasty
- Intracardiac defribillator (ICD)
Renal Angiogram:
An imaging test that looks at the
arteries in your kidneys. If an
artery is blocked, it could be the
cause of hypertension. For this
test, we inject a contrast dye into
the artery that brings blood into
the kidney, and then use X-ray
images to watch the dye as it
flows through the blood vessels
in the kidneys. Following the
procedure, you will need to have
someone drive you home. You
may go back to your usual diet
and activities after the test,
unless your healthcare provider
tells you otherwise.
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Lower extremity
angiogram:
Also referred to as a peripheral
angiogram, this test uses x-ray
and a dye to find narrow or
blocked areas in the arteries that
supply blood to your legs.
Following the procedure, you
will be asked not to drive for at
least 24 hours. While the
puncture site may be tender for
several days, you may be able to
return to your normal activities
the next day.
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atherectomy:
A non-surgical procedure to
remove plaque from blocked
arteries or vein grafts so that
blood can flow more freely to the
heart muscles. In an
artherectomy, the plaque is
shaved or vaporized away with
tiny rotating blades or a laser on
the end of a catheter. Once the
treatment is complete, the
catheter is removed.
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loop recorders:
A small device implanted just
under the skin of the chest and
used for cardiac monitoring. It
records the electrical signals of
your heart and allows remote
monitoring and can help
determine if a fast or slow
heartbeat is what is causing your
problems. While the device is
somewhat similar to a pacemaker,
it does not regulate heart rate.
You should be able to go home
the day of the procedure, but
will need someone to drive you.
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venous stenting:
Metal mesh tubes that expand
against blocked or narrowed vein
walls and act as a scaffold to
keep veins open. In most cases,
surgeons place venous stents in
larger, central veins like those
found in your legs, chest or
abdomen. Patients who undergo
this procedure will go home the
same day and be prescribed
medicine for a few months to
prevent blood clots from developing.
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dialysis access
angioplasty:
The process in which excess fluid
and toxins are filtered from
blood through a dialysis machine.
Recovery will vary widely and will
depend on individual health and
conditions.
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percutaneous coronary
intervention (PCI):
Percutaneous coronary
intervention (PCI) is a
minimally invasive procedure
used to treat narrowed or
blocked coronary arteries,
which can cause chest pain or
increase the risk of a heart
attack. It involves inserting a
catheter through a small
incision in the skin, usually in
the groin or wrist, to reach the
coronary arteries. A balloon is
inflated to open up the
blocked artery, and often, a
stent is placed to keep the
artery open. PCI improves
blood flow to the heart,
alleviating symptoms and
reducing the risk of further
cardiovascular complications.
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coronary angioplasty:
Coronary angioplasty is a
specialized procedure designed
to open up blocked or
narrowed coronary arteries,
restoring normal blood flow to
the heart. During the procedure
, a small balloon catheter is
inserted through the skin and
guided to the site of the
blockage. The balloon is
inflated to widen the artery,
and often a stent is placed to
keep the artery open. This
treatment is effective in
alleviating chest pain,
improving heart function, and
reducing the risk of heart
attacks. Coronary angioplasty
is minimally invasive, offering
quicker recovery times
compared to traditional surgery.
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pacemaker:
A pacemaker is a small,
implantable device used to
regulate abnormal heart
rhythms, ensuring the heart
beats at a normal rate and
rhythm. It is typically
recommended for patients
with bradycardia (a slow heart
rate) or other arrhythmias.
The pacemaker consists of a
pulse generator and leads that
are placed in the heart through
a vein. This treatment helps
improve symptoms such as
dizziness, fatigue, and
shortness of breath, while
also preventing more serious
complications like fainting or
heart failure. Pacemaker
implantation is a safe,
minimally invasive procedure
with a quick recovery time.
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intracardiac defribillator (ICD):
An intracardiac defibrillator (ICD)
is a device implanted in the
chest to monitor and correct
life-threatening heart
arrhythmias, such as ventricular
fibrillation or tachycardia. The
ICD continuously monitors the
heart's rhythm and delivers
electrical shocks when
necessary to restore a normal
heartbeat. This treatment is
often recommended for patients
at high risk of sudden cardiac
arrest due to underlying heart
conditions. The ICD is a highly
effective way to prevent severe
complications and improve
long-term heart health,
offering peace of mind and
enhanced quality of life for
those with serious heart
rhythm disorders.
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