Cardiovascular Services
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Beverly Hospital now has a significant new treatment option,
primary angioplasty, for emergency cardiac patients. Those
suffering from a heart attack or exhibiting symptoms as a result of
a potential heart attack can now be transported to Beverly Hospital
-- saving valuable minutes and offering the most effective
treatment and medical care locally in the community.
Angioplasty, also called percutaneous coronary intervention
(PCI), is the preferred emergency procedure for opening the
arteries of individuals experiencing certain types of heart
attacks. Preferably performed within 90 minutes of arriving at the
hospital, PCI is the preferred treatment for many heart attack
patients, particularly for STEMI (St-segment elevation myocardial
infarction) patients.
All PCI procedures at Beverly Hospital will be performed in the
hospital's state-of-the-art Cardiovascular Suite located adjacent
to the emergency room. The Cardiovascular Suite houses the
cardiac catheterization laboratory, the interventional radiology
laboratory, and a "hybrid room" which can be used for any
endovascular procedures and converted into an operating room.
The PCI program combines the expertise of the Beverly Hospital
medical team with advanced technology to ensure a quick and skilled
response to individuals suffering a heart attack, thus improving
patient care and enhancing and expediting treatment
options.
Literally, every second counts in treating suspected heart
attack patients. If you think you are having a heart attack,
do not wait - call 911 immediately.
Having PCI locally available to provide first class medicine and
world class care to the residents of the North Shore.
