Chandler, Arizona, cardiac catheterization lab grows exponentially in 2009

Since its inception in 2001, Chandler Regional Medical Center's cardiac catheterization lab has grown exponentially, from treating 147 patients in its first year to over 3,000 patients in 2009. 'Of those, more than 800 cases were angioplasties to alleviate coronary blockages, and another 300 diagnosed the need for open heart surgery,' says Bill Orlowski, director of the cardiovascular service line for Chandler Regional Medical Center. Orlowski notes that since March 2001, the hospital has added a new patient tower, a percutaneous coronary intervention program, a second cardiac cath procedure room, and an open heart surgery program. 'Plans are currently underway to begin construction in the first quarter of 2010 to expand the existing space, providing two additional cath labs and 10 patient care zones,' Orlowski adds. - PRWeb