Care for Blocked Arteries

Over time, the buildup of cholesterol in your arteries can cause them to narrow so that blood flow to the heart is slowed or blocked. This can be caused by too much bad cholesterol in your blood (hyperlipidemia). When your heart doesn’t get enough oxygen-rich blood, a heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs. Symptoms include discomfort or pain in the chest, arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach, shortness of breath, cold sweats, nausea and lightheadedness.

You’ll get the care you need for blocked arteries at Lehigh Valley Health Network. If you’re having a heart attack, Lehigh Valley Hospital has the second best heart attack survival rate in the nation according to U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services "Hospital Compare" data, as reported by USA TODAY. Our fast heart attack care program, MI Alert for Heart Attacks, saves lives. It opens the arteries of people suffering from a heart attack in less than 90 minutes, the “gold standard” for heart attack care.

Diagnosis

We offer several tests to diagnose blocked arteries. Our experienced, knowledgeable and caring staff uses state-of-the-art technology and equipment for all of these tests: 

Treatment

If diagnostic tests determine you need a procedure to open your blocked arteries, you’ll get the care you need at Lehigh Valley Health Network. We offer these treatments to improve blood flow in and around your heart: 

Follow-up Care

After you receive treatment, we'll remain by your side. We offer these services to ensure your optimal health: 

This page last updated 7/27/10 11:28 AM