Erlanger Celebrates 200th Procedure for Stroke Prevention in Patients with Afib

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Health System recently celebrated the completion of its 200th left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) procedure. LACC devices aid patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib) by closing the left atrial appendage and decreasing the risk of stroke- when this procedure is successful, patients no longer need to take blood thinners for the rest …

Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute earns highest rating from Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute has earned a distinguished three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for patient care and outcomes in aortic valve replacement (AVR) combined with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The three-star rating, which denotes the highest category of quality, places Erlanger among the elite for AVR+CABG …

Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital achieves cardiovascular rehabilitation reaccreditation by AACVPR

Left to right: Anna Whidden, CNA, Exercise Tech/Patient Educator; Kathi Van Hall, RN; Nicole Hamby, Certified Exercise Physiologist, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Manager. Murphy, N.C. – Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital’s (EWCH) cardiovascular rehabilitation program recently earned reaccreditation by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). To earn accreditation, EWCH’s cardiovascular rehabilitation program underwent an intensive …

Erlanger joins clinical trial aiming to reduce stroke in atrial fibrillation patients

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Health System announces the Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute is participating in a clinical trial studying if blood thinners are more effective at preventing stroke in atrial fibrillation (AF) than the WATCHMAN device for left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). According to the Centers for Disease Control, Patients with AF are five …

Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute first in the country to implant new defibrillator

Chattanooga, Tenn. – The Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute announces Dr. Harish Manyam has successfully performed the first procedure in the country to implant a unique dual chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). The same day, he was also the first in the country to implant a single chamber ICD. This latest advancement features compatibility with …

Erlanger Cardiology offering Friday consultation appointments in western North Carolina

Murphy, N.C. – Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital (EWCH) will offer cardiology consultation appointments on Fridays beginning in September. Dr. Harish Manyam, Erlanger's Chief of Cardiology Dr. Harish Manyam, Erlanger’s Chief of Cardiology, and Dr. Jonathan Powell, the newest addition to the Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute, will rotate appointments on Fridays to provide cardiac consultations, …

Erlanger East Hospital offers new STEMI program for chest pain patients

Erlanger East Hospital is now recognized as a 24/7 STEMI receiving facility providing around-the-clock treatment for patients experiencing chest pain and other cardiology events.  Services include Interventional/Non-Intervention Cardiology, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Emergency Department, and Intensive Care Unit.  ST-Elevated Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), or heart attack, is a time-dependent, life-threatening condition requiring rapid recognition, diagnosis and treatment. …

Erlanger celebrates Heart Month with grand opening of new Heart and Lung Institute

Erlanger officials and physicians, along with the City and County Mayors, were on hand yesterday to celebrate the grand opening of the new Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute.  Dr. Larry Shears, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Erlanger, “sheared” the ceremonial red ribbon with one of Erlanger’s daVinci robots, which is used for minimally invasive robotic …

Erlanger opens new cardiac and lung rehab center at Erlanger North Hospital

In response to community demand, Erlanger has opened a new cardiac and pulmonary rehab center at its Erlanger North Hospital campus.   The public was invited to tour the new facility, called the Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute (EHLI) Center for Wellness, at an open house. Erlanger’s new rehab center is bringing cardiac, pulmonary, and PAD …