Laredo Medical Center Begins Construction on Enhancement to Heart and Vascular Program
2/10/2023
Cardiology investment to upgrade Interventional Cardiology and Electrophysiology Suites for Laredo-Webb County region
Laredo, Texas—Laredo Medical Center is enhancing its heart and vascular program, upgrading two existing interventional cardiology suites with advanced technology to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of various patient conditions, including procedures for diagnostic catheterizations, stenting, and balloon angioplasty. Additionally, the suites will have the capability for the hospital to offer electrophysiology services to treat arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation. The $6.9 million investment is expected to take six months.
“Laredo Medical Center’s enhanced interventional cardiology suites will allow us to provide a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures in a timely manner. It will enable us to capture and view more enhanced images of a patient’s coronary structure, thereby facilitating faster diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disease closer to home,” says Dr. Ricardo J.G. Cigarroa, interventional cardiologist.
Laredo Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Jorge Leal says that Laredo and surrounding communities are fortunate to have a longstanding, committed group of cardiac professionals who provide comprehensive, quality cardiac care.
“We're very excited about this enhancement of services as it will allow us to continue to provide unparalleled care to our community without traveling outside of the area,” says Leal.
The interventional cardiology team of Laredo Medical Center is comprised of multi-specialty cardiac professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality of cardiac care with over 60 years of experience. Laredo Medical Center remains dedicated to supporting cardiovascular health and bringing the latest procedures and technologies to the community, so residents can receive quality cardiac care. Patients seeking more information about Laredo Medical Center’s cardiac services, procedures and specialists can visit www.laredomedical.com/cardiac-care or call (956) 796-3223.
Laredo Medical Center leadership was joined by members of the Cigarroa family of cardiologists, medical staff and others to help kick off construction on a $6.9 million enhancement of the hospital's Heart and Vascular Program. Pictured, from left, are LMC noard member Mike Marasco, Dr. Ricardo J.G. Cigarroa, LMC Chief Executive Officer Jorge Leal, Dr. Joaquin G. Cigarroa IV, Dr. Ricardo J.G. Cigarroa II and Dr. Carlos Cigarroa.
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