Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) Treatment in Titusville
Innovative Technology for Advanced Heart Disease Treatment in Brevard County
Advanced heart disease treatment that reduces the risk for heart attack
and stroke while increasing patient safety and comfort is now available
in Brevard County, exclusively at Parrish Medical Center.
Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL), uses sonic pressure waves to
break up arterial calcium deposits that cause atherosclerosis (hardening
of the arteries), which decreases blood flow and can also lead to heart
attacks and strokes. IVL was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) in Feb. 2021.
Parrish's first IVL treatment was performed in November by Dr. Mathews.
IVL is Parrish Medical Center's latest cardiovascular advancement offered
as a part of the hospital's cardiovascular patient care services. Parrish
was also the first to offer other cardiovascular advancements such as
the world's smallest pacemaker,
the Micra AV.
Physician Spotlight - Dr. Biju Mathews
"In our Cardiac Cath Lab, we are using IVL to treat complicated calcified
coronary heart disease in a safer and easier way than ever before. With
this technology we are able to achieve better lasting results through
better lesion preparation and a higher degree of stent expansion that
reduces the need for future procedures.
Medical technology, once approved for use, is of value only to patients
when they have access to it. We're delighted at PMC to be the only hospital
in Brevard presently making IVL treatment available to patients in need
of this vital service," said
Cath Lab Director and Chairman of Medicine Dr. Biju Mathews.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mathews, call
321-383-7600.
Naresh V.. Mody, MDCardiovascular Disease605 North Washington Avenue
