The ESSA Heart and Vascular Institute at PMC offers the full breadth of state-of-the-art cardiovascular services.
Our services have been nationally recognized for providing world-class care, available close to home.
- Superior cardiothoracic surgeries, including minimally invasive procedures, led by Harvard-trained Nche Zama, MD, PhD
- Electrophysiology lab offers specialized medical and surgical care for treating abnormal heart rhythms
- Dedicated Anti-Coagulation Clinic for regular testing and careful blood thinner medication monitoring
- Cardiac Catheterization Lab exceeds national 90-minute “door-to-balloon” benchmark for treating heart attack patients, quickly detecting and treating coronary blockages with leading-edge technology and a highly-skilled team, available 24/7
- 64-slice CT scanner provides sharp, three-dimensional images of the heart and surrounding organs within seconds, diagnosing patients faster and with greater accuracy
- Highest possible rating by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for overall quality of heart surgery based on national data from 2008 and 2009
- Full, three-year accreditation as a Chest Pain Center.
- Full accreditation as the only SCPC Heart Failure Center in Pennsylvania
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