The Heart & Vascular Center at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center sets the standard in the fight against heart disease. OLGMC was the first hospital to perform open-heart surgery and heart catheterization in the Lafayette area and has been the regional leader ever since. More importantly, OLGMC offers excellence in care through the entire healing process — from admitting into our emergency department, during surgery, to recovery and even after discharge through our cardiac rehab program.
The Heart and Vascular Center is located at 155 Hospital Drive, Suite 201 in Lafayette. For more information, please call us at 337-289-7999.
Non-invasive cardiac lab
One of the most complex and critical aspects of treating heart disease occurs in the diagnostic phase. Before any treatment can be prescribed or surgery can be performed, an accurate diagnosis must be made. This requires cutting edge technology and training to accurately identify and pinpoint any compromised arteries, blocked vessels or abnormal heart rhythms.
Catheterization lab
The catheterization (cath) lab is a highly complex and technical unit where more invasive procedures are performed to diagnose and, if necessary, intervene on blocked or compromised arteries and blood vessels. The most well-known of these intervention procedures is the angiogram, where a tiny catheter is threaded through an artery in the leg and up to the heart to better view the state of the coronary arteries.
Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
With the most experienced cardiac nurses working alongside skilled cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons, patients at OLGMC are given the precision and care that is so critical during cardiovascular surgical procedures. Every patient benefits from OLGMC’s experienced team of surgeons, nurses, surgical techs, perfusionists and anesthesiologists. They are also skilled in handling a wide range of cardiac patient profiles, from pediatrics to geriatrics.
After surgery, patients are monitored in OLGMC’s critical care units, the ICU or nursing units. The hours, and even days, after surgery are sometimes just as critical as the procedure itself, which is why the staff checks on surgery patients even after they’ve returned home. OLGMC has an uncompromised commitment to be the best.
Inpatient care
An overnight stay in the hospital is never easy, but having a patient-centered care approach eases the stress on patients and their families. OLGMC offers private rooms which reduce patient transfer within the hospital. Twenty-four-hour visitation allows family members to assist in recovery and rehabilitation. OLGMC also offers comprehensive patient and family education, providing a greater understanding of heart disease, recovery and future home care needs.
Quality care sets OLGMC apart, particularly because of the full range of specialists on call. In addition to cardiologists and cardiologists, OLGMC has pulmonologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, nephrologists and other specialists on hand should complications arise.
Coumadin clinic and infusion center
The Coumadin Clinic and the Infusion Center are both located inside the Burdin Riehl Center located at 1211 Coolidge Street, across from Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. The Infusion Center is inside the Ochsner Cancer Center of Acadiana on the first floor, and the Coumadin Clinic is on the second floor. If you have any questions, please call 337-289-7557.
The Coumadin Clinic provides monitoring, dosing and education for specialty drug therapy such as Warfarin. At the Infusion Center, the knowledgeable staff of nurses administers infusion therapies such as chemotherapy, inotropic therapy, immune globulin therapy and IV (intravenous) antibiotics. Each pod has a large flat-screen TV with personal wireless headphones accessible.
