Interventional Cardiology

Arizona Heart Specialists maintains a full-spectrum interventional cardiology program. Our board-certified interventional cardiologists perform complex coronary and peripheral procedures, bringing catheterization lab expertise and hospital-level skill to patients across Northwest Phoenix.

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) & Intervention

  • Diagnostic cardiac catheterization — coronary angiography
  • Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) — balloon angioplasty and stent placement
  • Complex multivessel PCI and chronic total occlusion (CTO) intervention
  • Acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) management
  • Drug-eluting stent placement — reducing restenosis risk
  • Rotational atherectomy for heavily calcified coronary lesions
  • Intravascular imaging: IVUS (intravascular ultrasound) and OCT
  • Fractional flow reserve (FFR) / iFR hemodynamic assessment

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) & Lower Extremity Revascularization

Peripheral artery disease affects millions of Americans — particularly older adults — causing leg pain, poor wound healing, and in severe cases, limb-threatening ischemia. Our vascular specialists offer a full range of lower extremity revascularization options:

  • Peripheral angiography — diagnostic imaging of leg arteries
  • Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (balloon angioplasty) of femoral, popliteal, tibial arteries
  • Peripheral stent placement — iliac, femoral, and infrapopliteal vessels
  • Atherectomy — plaque removal for calcified peripheral lesions
  • Ankle-brachial index (ABI) measurement for PAD diagnosis
  • Critical limb ischemia (CLI) evaluation and limb salvage planning
  • Renal artery and mesenteric artery intervention
  • Carotid artery disease evaluation and intervention planning
Why PAD Treatment Matters: Peripheral artery disease is not just a leg problem — it is a marker of systemic atherosclerosis. Patients with PAD have significantly elevated risk of heart attack and stroke. Early intervention improves mobility, prevents amputation, and saves lives.

Acute Cardiac Care & Emergency Protocols

  • Same-day urgent evaluation for acute chest pain and suspected ACS
  • Rapid triage protocols — ECG within 10 minutes of arrival
  • Direct hospital coordination for STEMI and high-risk NSTEMI
  • Post-hospitalization follow-up within 7 days of discharge
  • 24/7 on-call coverage for established patients


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