Interventional Cardiology

South Bay's Experts in Catheter-Based Treatment

Torrance Memorial has continually been at the forefront in minimally invasive treatment options for cardiovascular care. Torrance Memorial Lundquist Lurie Cardiovascular Institute is the South Bay's leader in catheter-based treatment. Comprised of some of the world's most experienced cardiologists, our Cardiac Cath Lab offers expert diagnosis, state-of-the-art technology, and unparalleled excellence in care and patient safety.

What is Interventional Cardiology?

Interventional cardiology uses nonsurgical catheter-based (small tubes inserted into the arteries and guided to the heart) treatment techniques to manage or reduce coronary artery blockages, stop heart attacks, correct valvular heart disease, and treat peripheral vascular and aortic vascular problems.

Patient Benefits

Interventional cardiology procedures are generally less invasive than traditional surgery. In most cases, these procedures require only one small incision for insertion of the catheter. Most interventional cardiology patients do not require general anesthesia and some procedures can take as few as 30 minutes to perform.

In many cases, patients go home the same day or are hospitalized for only one night following interventional cardiology procedures, instead of the longer hospital stay required by other types of surgery. Recovery time often is shorter as well and symptoms, such as shortness of breath and chest pain, are usually relieved quickly and effectively.

Key Interventional Cardiology Procedures