Virginia hospital opens modernized cath lab

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg, Va., opened a renovated cardiac catheterization lab June 10.

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The renovation is part of the hospital’s $35 million capital improvement plan to improve cardiovascular services, update medical equipment and support new patient safety and quality efforts. 

The cath lab features new echocardiogram technology for cardiac imaging and advanced system applications to make complex procedures safer. The upgrades also allow physicians to perform a broader range of diagnostic and interventional procedures.

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