New Cath Lab could improve cardiac care in Tulare
TULARE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A ribbon-cut ceremony was held at the Adventist Health main entrance in Tulare to celebrate the new Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
Attendees to the ceremony got a tour of the Cath Lab and received a step-by-step explanation from staff on the daily processes.
“We’re thrilled to expand specialty care for our Tulare County community,” said Joe Croft, Director of Cardiovascular Services for Adventist Health Central California Network. “The Cath Lab will improve patient outcomes and ensure that residents of the Tulare area have access to excellent cardiac care.”
According to Adventist Health officials, their state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Lab uses X-rays to generate real-time images. It has diagnostic tools that help a physician diagnose cardiovascular issues, like heart disease or an abnormal heartbeat, and then determine the best course of treatment.
“Tulare community members can now receive state-of-the-art cardiovascular and interventional
radiology services close to home,” said Dr. Ankur Gupta, a board-certified interventional cardiologist who serves as the Cath Lab’s Medical Director. “Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and this new addition makes many life-saving procedures possible for our community.”
The Adventist Health Cath Lab in Tulare will start seeing patients next week. For more information on their services, click here.
