Heart & Vascular Conditions, Treatments, and Diagnostics

Angiogram

Angiography, or a coronary angiogram, helps your doctor look for signs of poor blood flow in the vessels around your heart.

Ankle-brachial Index Test

This is a non-invasive test that compares the blood pressure in your ankle with the blood pressure in your arm.

Anticoagulation Clinic

Baystate Health’s Anticoagulation Clinic makes it easy for you to stay ahead of any complications related to anticoagulants.

Aortic Aneurysms

Baystate Health’s cardiovascular specialists have extensive experience treating aneurysms, and offer the latest in less invasive treatment options.

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) & Arrhythmia

Get comprehensive information on atrial fibrillation (AFib), its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and effective treatment options for this irregular heart rhythm.

Blood Pressure

High blood pressure can lead to heart disease, heart failure, and other major health issues. Learn how to manage your blood pressure and lower your risk.

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Cardiac Ablation

Cardiac ablation is a safe, minimally invasive, surgical procedure to treat AFib. Learn more about radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, and pulsed field ablation.

Cardiac CT Scan

A computed tomography (CT) scan of your heart creates detailed pictures of your heart and its vessels so your doctor can see the vessels that bring blood to your heart.

Cardiac Imaging

Baystate Health cardiac imaging radiologists subspecialize in diagnosing and treating heart conditions.

Cardiac MRI

Heart magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses powerful magnets (not X-rays or sound waves) to create 3-D pictures of your heart. An MRI can be done using contrast dye if your doctor wants to see vessels more clearly.