Erlanger Cardiology Performs Tennessee’s First Atrial Leadless Pacemaker Implant

Chattanooga, Tenn. – On April 17, Harish Manyam, MD, Chief of Cardiology at Erlanger and Chair of Medicine for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine – Chattanooga, completed Tennessee’s first atrial leadless pacemaker implantation. Erlanger is the first hospital in Tennessee to use the world’s first dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. …

Erlanger Cardiology Receives Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology

Chattanooga, Tenn.- The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Erlanger Cardiology for its demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating patients with chest pain. Erlanger Cardiology was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients who may …

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 …