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Piedmont Rockdale unveils upgraded cardiac catheterization lab

CONYERS — Piedmont Rockdale Hospital has completed a $2.7 million upgrade to its cardiac catheterization lab, enhancing the hospital’s ability to provide advanced interventional cardiology, vascular, and electrophysiology (EP) procedures for patients in Rockdale County and surrounding communities. “Our community deserves access to advanced cardiovascular care without having to travel far from home,” said Piedmont Rockdale CEO Monica Hum, M.D. “This investment builds on Piedmont’s nationally recognized heart care and brings more treatment options to the patients we serve.” Cardiac catheterization (“cath”) labs are specialized procedure suites where physicians diagnose and treat heart and vascular conditions using minimally invasive techniques. During Piedmont’s Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026), care teams performed more than 3,600 procedures across the hospital’s two cath labs, reflecting strong demand for cardiovascular services. Piedmont Rockdale’s cath labs are equipped to remove pulmonary embolisms, potentially life-threatening blood clots in the lungs, with support from a dedicated response team available 24/7, rare service offerings outside of large hospitals. Piedmont Rockdale’s upgraded lab features state-of-the-art technology designed to enhance imaging, support greater procedural precision, and improve efficiency for care teams. In addition to supporting interventional cardiology and vascular procedures, the space now includes advanced EP

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