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Better. Faster. More convenient. No, we�re not talking about the latest electronic device. We�re talking about heart care and the amazing changes taking place in this most complex of medical specialties � cardiovascular care. Many of the newest and most successful procedures are available right here at the Heart Institute of Doylestown Hospital. This could be important news for you or someone you love. It could even save your life.

Leading-edge services offered at The Heart Institute include:

the most advanced diagnostic equipment, cardiac catheterization, 3-D heart mapping, cardiac MRI and cardiac CT

one of the fastest heart attack emergency response teams in the nation

specialized treatments for arrhythmia (irregular heart beat) that can help prevent sudden cardiac arrest

balloon angioplasty with stent placement to open blocked arteries

open heart surgery including coronary artery bypass surgery, valve repair and replacement

medical management of a wide range of cardiovascular conditions including coronary artery disease, stroke and heart failure

Additionally, during the last year, two new catheterization labs have been added for a total of four. One of these new labs is used exclusively for eletrophysiology studies and procedures.

More than 150 skilled and experienced staff members, including catheterization and surgical teams, are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing you with access to the finest cardiac care and most advanced technologies in the area.

For the latest information about heart attack care at Doylestown Hospital, log on to www.dh.org, click Quality Reports at the top right-hand side of the page and download our latest report.