Interventional
cardiology centre _

At the heart
of your health
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The Interventional Cardiology Centre at La Source accepts patients with basic health insurance.

 

The Centre of Interventional Cardiology of La Source specialises in coronary angiograms. This examination looks at the arteries that supply the cardiac muscle using a contrasting iodised product and X-rays. The search for narrowing and stenosis is one of the aims of this procedure.

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The various activities at the Interventional Cardiology Centre at La Source are listed below:

 
Angiography

Angiography is a medical imaging technique dedicated to viewing the state of the coronary arteries that feed the cardiac muscle. To access it, the cardiologist can use the radial artery (wrist) or the femoral artery (groin), using local anesthesia. Injecting an iodine-based contrasting solution through a catheter inserted either through the femoral artery (groin) or through the radial artery (wrist) enables the visualisation of anatomical aspects and assessment of any anomalies.

Angioplasty

Following coronary angiography, if one or more narrowings are found, the cardiologist may decide to perform a dilation (angioplasty). Using a balloon and stent, the cardiologist will restore the caliber and blood flow of the artery. Sometimes the location or severity of the lesions found during the examination prevent immediate treatment in the cardiac catheterization laboratory; the patient is then referred to a doctor specializing in cardiac surgery for specific care.

Left-to-right catheterisation

Right catheterisation involves inserting a catheter into a vein (usually the femoral vein) to reach the right side of the heart. This catheter is inserted into the various right heart chambers to measure blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels. This test is often performed before valvuloplasty (valve replacement) or to detect pulmonary hypertension. It is usually combined with coronary angiography.

Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE)

An ultrasound probe is introduced into the oesophagus to produce images of the heart chambers, their movements, valves and blood flow in the cardiac cavities.

Pericardiocentesis

Pericardial effusion (accumulation of fluid in the membrane that surrounds the heart) is a critical emergency that is treated using a needle and catheter to remove accumulated fluid preventing the cardiac muscle from functioning correctly.


Fitting a pacemaker or defibrillator

Placed in the chest cavity under the skin during a procedure which takes place in an operating theatre, this device emits an electrical pulse that stimulates the heart to regain its normal rhythm in the event of the slowing of normal cardiac rhythms or other related issues.

Patent foramen ovale closure (PFO) and interatrial communication (IAC)

Treatment of these diseases is possible without resorting to surgery, by inserting a system that closes the communication between the two atria. These interventions often take place under local (PFO) or general (IAC) anaesthetic.

Renal denervation

Renal denervation is a procedure usually performed using a catheter inserted into the femoral artery, which involves destroying (using radiofrequency, ultrasound, or chemical injection) the sympathetic nerve fibers located around the renal arteries. This treatment is used to treat high blood pressure.


Procedure

Preparing for these tests or interventions as well as the monitoring required during the first hours immediately afterwards takes place in a specific care unit and is performed by a dedicated team of nurses.

Patients can go home either on the same day or the following one, depending on the length of the surveillance period required. Depending on the opinion of the cardiologist, who is seen consistently before your departure, you will be able to go back to your normal daily activities very quickly. The medical team and interventional cardiology nurse will ensure your safety and comfort before, during and after the examination.

 

In the event of a hospitalisation lasting less than one day (maximum departure before midnight), these services will be paid for by your basic insurance and do not require supplementary insurance.

 

 

Deputy Head Nurse

Michel MARCLAY

Head Nurse of the Intensive Care and Interventional Cardiology

Contact & opening hours

Clinique de La Source - Interventional cardiology centre

Avenue Vinet 30 1004 Lausanne

Tel : +41 (0)21 641 31 81

Fax : +41 (0)21 641 31 79

  • Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • On call (emergency) 24h/24

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