SOMC Heart & Vascular Services

Patient Education




Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a procedure that is intended to improve blood flow to your heart muscle. Learn More »

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac Catheterization is a test where a doctor puts a small hollow tube (catheter) into a blood vessel and then moves it up into the heart. Learn More »

Early Heart Attack Care

Download a presentation on the importance of detecting a heart attack early and acting quickly. Download the presentation »

Heart Attack Signs

Find out about the signs of heart attack. Learn More »

Heart Bypass Surgery

Heart Bypass surgery is when a blood vessel from another part of the body is used to bypass the blocked blood vessel so more blood can get to the heart. Learn More »

Stent

A stent is a small metal coil or mesh tube. It is placed in a narrowed or blocked blood vessel. Learn More »