"My doctor made my procedure as comfortable as possible and helped me understand what was going on. Everyone was great – very friendly."
— Martha Vaughn Yothers, catheterization lab patient

Einstein's interventional cardiologists inflate balloon catheters, above, inside blocked or narrowed arteries to open up blood vessels and to place stents.

Cardiologists at Einstein Institute for Heart and Vascular Health have performed thousands of cardiac catheterizations – the technique used to diagnose and treat many coronary artery, heart valve and heart muscle problems without invasive surgery.

But high volume is only one measure of our skill. Einstein staff members are committed to learning and promoting best practices in heart care through research, ongoing education and advanced training.

Einstein's cardiac catheterization lab at the Minerva and Fred Braemer Heart Center offers advanced equipment, attractive and comfortable patient treatment areas, consulting rooms and family waiting spaces.