DHR Health Celebrates 100,000 Cath Lab Procedures

Edinburg, Texas— DHR Health’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Team is proud to share a major achievement in their commitment to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care to the Rio Grande Valley—the successful completion of their 100,000th cath lab procedure.

Cardiac catheterization typically involves the use of tubes and various devices to evaluate heart function and address specific heart conditions. The DHR Health Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, also referred to as the Cath Lab, was founded on December 20, 2004. The dedicated Cath Lab team is comprised of dedicated nurses and healthcare professionals who work diligently to assist Cardiologists in delivering the highest quality heart health assessments and life-saving interventions in our community. Dr. Subbarao Yarra, a longtime DHR Health Cardiologist, was the first physician to perform a cardiac catheterization procedure with the support of Cath Lab team members. Remarkably it was Dr. Yarra alongside Cath Lab members who reached the impressive achievement of performing 100,000 procedures on January 16, 2024, less than 20 years since their establishment.

DHR Health’s Cath Lab offers a comprehensive range of procedures including: Cardiac Catheterization, Angiography, Atherectomy, Balloon Angioplasty, Thrombectomy, Intravascular, Lithotripsy, Stenting, Pacemaker and Defibrillator Implantation, Electrophysiology, TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement), and TMVR (Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement).

The implementation of a variety of technical innovations has contributed to the Cath Lab success, including the integration of 3D mapping technology supporting electrophysiology studies, a hybrid lab facilitating TAVR and TMVR (MitraClip) procedures, the incorporation of the Impella heart pump, and the utilization of Intravascular Lithotripsy.

“This accomplishment is a testament to our dedication to providing exceptional cardiovascular care,” said DHR Health Chief Executive Officer Manish Singh. “At DHR Health, we are committed to ensuring that our patients receive the highest standard of care possible. Congratulations on a job well done!”

Looking forward, the Cath Lab team remains unwavering in their commitment to innovation and excellence, maintaining their position ass leaders in cardiovascular care.

“We will continue our commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements to ensure that our patients receive the highest standard of care while achieving optimal outcomes,” added Dr. Singh.