Deaconess Hospital: Pioneers in Heart Care
Bringing Advanced Technology to Our Community
Deaconess Hospital has helped shape heart care in the Tri-State by bringing cutting-edge technology to our community. Our rich history in heart care includes multiple firsts. Thanks to the pioneering spirit of our medical professionals, advanced heart care is conveniently available close to home.
First in the Region
| Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Procedure for Non-Surgical Closure of Hole in Heart |
2005 |
| Atrial Fibrillation Ablation |
2005 |
| Carotid Stent Implanted by a Cardiologist |
2005
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| Catheter Ablation Using 3-D Electroanatomic Mapping |
2003 |
| Implantation of Drug Eluting Stent |
2003 |
| Vascular Brachytherapy |
2001 |
| Named Top 100 Hospital for Cardiovascular Services by US News & World Report Magazine |
2000 |
| Bare Metal Stent |
1994 |
| Dedicated Electrophysiology Lab |
1993 |
| Non-Thoracotomy Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implant |
1993 |
| Coronary Angioplasty |
1980 |
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Dedicated Open Heart Surgery Program
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1977 |
| Open Heart Surgical Procedure |
1974 |
| Cardiac Catheterization Lab |
1972 |