Anesthesiology
Main Line Health’s anesthesiologists play a critical role in your total care before, during and after surgery.
Coronary Angiogram and Cardiac CT Angiogram
What is a coronary angiogram?
Angiography is an imaging method that allows a doctor to take a closer look at the blood vessels and arteries, usually around the heart. A coronary angiogram traditionally involves use of a catheter (thin, flexible tube) that is carefully guided through an artery in the leg (femoral) up into the heart. A contrast dye injected into the catheter spreads throughout the veins in and around the heart. The dye "highlights" the moving heart and vessels so that X-ray images can be taken to capture the different angles of the heart and help the doctor identify narrowed arteries. During a traditional angiogram, the doctor can also perform minor repairs and surgical procedures. The angiogram itself takes approximately 30 minutes but there is preparation and recovery time that may take most of the day.
What is a cardiac CT angiogram?
Also called multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT), cardiac CT, cardiac CT angiogram (CTA) is a non-invasive alternative to traditional angiography and may be recommended for certain patients who have only a moderate risk of coronary heart disease.
A cardiac CT angiogram requires no catheterization and the contrast material is injected into an arm vein. With cardiac CT a powerful X-ray machine produces images of the heart and vessels. If narrowed or blocked arteries are discovered, a HeartFlow Analysis may be needed. A cardiac CT takes only about a minute and there is no recovery time needed.
Both cardiac CT and traditional coronary angiograms require low levels of radiation delivered by an X-ray machine. Your doctor will go over any risks and recommendations for you.
Primary Care
Experience comprehensive and compassionate primary care and family medicine services at Main Line Health, delivering advanced care for your overall well-being.
Stroke and Neurointervention
Main Line Health is one of few community health systems offering state-of-the-art neurointervention care. Through our collaboration with the Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, our Neurointervention Program is an accredited thrombectomy-capable stoke center.
Audiology
Explore audiology services at Main Line Health, including hearing assessments, hearing aids and personalized solutions for a variety of auditory conditions.
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care
Receive inclusive LGBTQ+ medical care at Main Line Health in a compassionate and welcoming space at locations in the Philadelphia region.
Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation
Learn how Main Line Health can change the lives of you and your loved ones through physical and cognitive rehab for several conditions and injuries.
Addiction
Expert-led rehab with personalized plans for effective addiction treatment and recovery.
Lung and Thoracic
Main Line Health experts use the latest technology to diagnose and treat all types of conditions affecting the chest, lungs and esophagus.