Archive for the ‘Heart and Vascular’ Category

SGMC Health recently completed its first patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure procedure, performed by Interventional Cardiologist Daryoosh Derakhshan, DO. This milestone marks a significant advancement in local cardiovascular care, offering patients access to […]

SGMC Health is offering a new treatment for patients with high blood pressure that is difficult to control called renal denervation (RDN). Recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]

SGMC Health is pleased to welcome Guilherme C. De Oliveira, MD, a highly skilled heart surgeon, to its growing team of specialists. Dr. Oliveira will be seeing patients at SGMC Cardiothoracic […]

SGMC Health is pleased to welcome Daniel Sohinki, MD, a board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist, to its expanding team of cardiovascular specialists. Dr. Sohinki will be seeing patients at SGMC Cardiac Electrophysiology, […]

For the eleventh year in a row, SGMC Health has been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) with the Get With The Guidelines® Resuscitation Gold quality achievement award. This […]

SGMC Health welcomes Arleen Ramirez, MD, a compassionate and highly trained general cardiologist, bringing expertise in heart health and specialized cardiac imaging to South Georgia. Dr. Ramirez will see patients at SGMC […]

SGMC Health has successfully performed its first procedure using the Abiomed Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist®, a minimally invasive heart pump that represents a major advancement in the treatment of patients […]

SGMC Health is raising the bar in cardiac care with the introduction of a cutting-edge Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Lab at its main campus. This significant milestone is part of an […]

SGMC Health recently achieved the successful completion of its first transcarotid access Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). This alternative access procedure provides a critical, less invasive option for patients who cannot undergo the […]

SGMC Health recently celebrated the completion of a 11,500 sq. ft. medical office buildout at its main campus. This includes the opening of two new clinic locations, SGMC Vascular Surgery […]