CARTO® 3 System is First in Arizona
Technology provides enhanced visualization for treating arrhythmia patients

Mesa, Ariz. (January 28, 2010) – Mountain Vista Medical Center’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory is the first in the state to install the CARTO® 3 System, which benefits patients with a wide variety of abnormal heart rhythm disorders, the most common of which is atrial fibrillation (AFIB). The American Heart Association estimates that 2.66 million people will be affected by AFIB this year.
This 3-D imaging system enables physicians to quickly and accurately visualize cardiac anatomy and is especially useful in the treatment of AFIB. “Imaging with this system puts us at the forefront of being able to visualize and treat nearly every type of arrhythmia,” says Himanshu Shukla, M.D., cardiologist on the medical staff at Mountain Vista Medical Center. “In addition, it reduces procedure times and radiation exposure, increases patient safety and improves outcomes,” Shukla adds.

The hospital recently expanded services by adding a third cardiac and vascular procedure room. Mountain Vista Medical Center offers a full range of cardiac services, from non-invasive tests for early diagnosis and treatment to open heart surgery.