Dr. George Augustine Koromia at Firelands Health is now offering two new heart procedures that aim to improve patient care and outcomes. One of these procedures is a cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) scan, which provides a 360-degree image of the patient’s heart muscle. This non-invasive test uses powerful X-rays to produce detailed 3D images that can identify narrowing of blood vessels or blockages caused by plaque buildup.
Dr. Koromia, a cardiologist with expertise in cardiac imaging, believes that these advancements in diagnostic tools allow for earlier detection of heart problems and provide better insights for treatment. The addition of CCTA at Firelands Health enhances their ability to assess heart health and provide comprehensive care to patients.
In addition to CCTA, Firelands Regional Medical Center now offers another advanced procedure called Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) to treat patients with severe calcium deposits in their arteries. These deposits can reduce blood flow to the heart and limit the effectiveness of stent placement. IVL, performed by interventional cardiologist W. Scott Sheldon, is a state-of-the-art procedure that helps expand blocked arteries to allow for successful stent placement.
Dr. Sheldon highlights the benefits of IVL in achieving greater artery expansion before stent placement, which ultimately benefits the patients’ health outcomes. Dr. Scott Campbell, vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer at Firelands Health, emphasizes the commitment to adopting new and innovative treatments to provide cutting-edge care to patients. The skilled and dedicated medical staff at Firelands Health are continuously striving to enhance patient care through the integration of advanced technologies and procedures.
Firelands Health has been expanding its offerings lately with other procedures such as minimally invasive coronary balloon angioplasty (MIBVA), which uses balloons instead of metal stents to open blocked arteries, reducing recovery time for patients.
The hospital also offers transcatheter valve replacement (TVR) surgery for people with failing hearts who are not eligible for traditional open-heart surgery.
With these new procedures added into their portfolio, Firelands Health continues its mission of providing cutting edge healthcare services while improving patient outcomes.
Overall, Dr. Koromia believes that these advancements in diagnostic tools will help them detect any potential issues early on and provide more targeted treatments for their patients.
He further states that “These new procedures will enable us
