About
A department of MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch
MyMichigan provides convenient access to a team of experienced heart and vascular physicians and advanced practice providers at the Parkview Building located on the campus of MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch. This team includes specialists in cardiology, electrophysiology, and vascular surgery. This team works with patients who have a variety of cardiovascular conditions such as coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, heart failure, structural and valvular heart disease, carotid artery disease, venous disease, peripheral arterial disease, cardiac arrhythmias, and other complex cardiovascular conditions. Cardiovascular procedures and diagnostic heart & vascular testing offered by this team include:
Cardiology/Invasive Cardiology
- Arteriogram
- Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation
- Calcium Scoring
- Cardiac MRI
- Cardioversions
- Coronary Arteriography
- Coronary CTA
- Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
- Echocardiography
- Exercise Stress Tests
- Left-Heart Catheterization
- Loop Recorder Implantation
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Radial Approach Cardiac Catheterization
- Right-Heart Catheterization
- Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation, including Leadless
- Cardioversions
- Implantation of Cardiac Defibrillator Devices
- Implantation of Subcutaneous ICDs
- Lead Extractions
Heart Failure Clinic
For your convenience, a Heart Failure Clinic is also offered within the cardiology office. MyMichigan’s Heart Failure Program was developed in collaboration with the University of Michigan and is based on best practices for treating patients suffering from heart failure. The program is designed to assist patients in monitoring responses to treatment, modifying behaviors, adjusting medications, coordinating care with their doctor or advanced practice provider, and facilitating referrals for advanced heart failure treatments.
Vascular Surgery
- Chronic Swollen Leg Management
- Complex Lower Extremity Wound Management
- Fistula Creation/Transposition
- Fistulograms
- Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE)
- Incision and Drainage
- Lower Extremity Amputation
- Peripheral Angiograms
- Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Placement/Removal
- Venous Ablation
A Complete Continuum of Care
One of the best reasons to make MyMichigan your home for heart and vascular care is that we offer a full continuum of care close to home. This includes streamlined emergency intervention and minimally invasive procedures, as well as advanced heart and vascular surgery, and clinical trials. This saves time, avoids duplicate paperwork and testing, and provides smoother transition to local recovery options such as home care, cardiac rehabilitation, and follow-up appointments. Our comprehensive heart and vascular offerings differentiate MyMichigan and ensure that our communities have access to the highest standards of cardiac care based on best practices. We take pride in striving to provide care where, when, and how patients want it delivered.
If you are experiencing chest pain, especially in combination with jaw or arm pain, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting or difficulty breathing, you might be having a heart attack. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.
