Chronic heartburn symptoms from acid reflux disease (also called gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD) are hard on your body. When medications and lifestyle changes aren’t enough to manage the condition, surgery may help. We offer surgical options to effectively treat this condition.
An X-ray of the arteries and veins to detect blockage or narrowing of the vessels. During an arteriogram, a small incision is made in the groin. A thin, flexible tube (catheter) is then inserted into a blood vessel. Once the catheter is in place, a small amount of dye is injected in the artery. The dye allows the blood vessel to be seen on X-rays. After a series of X-rays are taken, the catheter is removed.
Weight-loss surgery can be a life-changing procedure for many people. At Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), we have the most established bariatric surgery program in the region. We perform hundreds of successful surgeries every year, including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and revision surgeries.
At Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), you will find specialized rehabilitation services for people living with complex cardiac conditions. Our program works to support and teach those with cardiac conditions to be more active and make important lifestyle changes to improve their overall wellness after cardiac events.
The team of cardiothoracic surgeons with Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute use minimally invasive robotic procedures to perform highly complex surgeries on the chest, lungs and esophagus.
Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute safeguards your well-being with cancer screening tests, including colonoscopies. These tests help us catch the earliest signs of colorectal cancer. Colonoscopies are available at locations throughout the region, making it easier to fit testing into your busy schedule.
Heart rhythm problems, or arrhythmias, are caused by electrical issues in the heart. Your heart may beat too fast, too slow or erratically. At the Lehigh Valley Heart Institute, our heart rhythm experts use advanced heart mapping systems and the latest treatments, like Micra™, the world's smallest pacemaker, to get your heart back in sync.
Computed tomography (CT) angiography is a type of medical test that combines a CT scan with an injection of a special dye to produce pictures of blood vessels and tissues in a part of your body. The dye is injected through an intravenous (IV) line started in your arm or hand.
A computed tomography scan, or CT scan, is a type of X-ray that uses a computer to make cross-sectional images of your body. The dye injected to perform CT angiography is called a contrast material because it "lights up" blood vessels and tissues that are being studied.
An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is one of the simplest and fastest tests used to evaluate the heart. Electrodes (small, plastic patches) are placed at certain locations on the chest, arms and legs. When the electrodes are connected to the electrocardiogram machine by wires, the electrical activity of your heart is measured, interpreted and printed out for the doctor's information and further interpretation.
