Intermountain Health is utilizing advanced robotic navigation and specialized imaging technologies to expand treatment options for patients facing irregular heartbeats and complex cardiac conditions. The healthcare provider's recent service updates highlight the use of magnetic catheter technology and radiation-free diagnostic tools across its regional hospital network.
Advancing Heart Rhythm Technology
The healthcare system's heart rhythm specialists are employing several high-tech interventions to manage arrhythmias and prevent complications such as heart failure and heart attacks. Intermountain Health was the first hospital system in the Mountain West to implement stereotaxis, which uses magnetic robotic navigation for heart catheters to increase precision during procedures.
In addition to robotic assistance, cardiac specialists are currently developing new 3-D technology specifically designed to improve treatment outcomes for patients suffering from atrial fibrillation. The cardiology team also manages a variety of specialized procedures, including ablation therapy, the GALAXY procedure for Atrial Fibrillation, laser lead extraction, and the WATCHMAN procedure for left atrial appendage closure.
Specialized Arrhythmia Care
The provider's electrophysiology department has also achieved milestones in implantable device technology, having been the first in the Mountain West to implant both a leadless ICD and a leadless pacemaker. To assist patients facing urgent cardiac arrhythmia risks, Intermountain Health operates the Cardiac Arrhythmia Risk Evaluation program, known as CARE.
The CARE program provides priority scheduling for patients identified as being at high risk for serious heart rhythm disorders. This specialized care pathway is part of a broader effort to provide comprehensive management ranging from pharmacological treatments to advanced implantable devices intended to restore normal heart rhythms.
Precision Cardiac Imaging
Diagnostic capabilities are being enhanced through advanced cardiac imaging services that allow for detailed views of heart motion. One key component of this service is Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMRI), which provides clinicians with the ability to view the heart without exposing patients to radiation.
Intermountain Health maintains one of the few hospital systems in the region capable of providing a comprehensive cardiac exam designed to increase diagnostic accuracy. This imaging suite includes nuclear cardiology tests, cardiac CT and calcium scoring, echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, interventional cardiac imaging, and heart function stress tests.
Regional Care Infrastructure
The expansion of these services is supported by a wide-reaching infrastructure, including four hospitals and seven specialty clinics designed to bring expert care closer to local communities. This network supports long-term health initiatives, such as the 100-Day Heart Challenge program at Utah Valley Hospital, which has been active for a decade to promote lifestyle changes for cardiovascular health.
Clinical expertise is represented by specialists such as cardiologist electrophysiologist Dr. Geoffrey Orme, who focuses on individualized patient care. The system's history of innovation includes pioneering work with aortic valve replacements and the use of the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart for patients suffering from advanced heart failure.
Preventative Health Initiatives
Beyond acute clinical interventions, the healthcare system emphasizes preventative education and holistic health. This includes guidance on managing cholesterol through diet, understanding the impact of sleep and stress on the nervous system, and recognizing the unique cardiovascular risks faced by women.
Other educational resources provided by the medical center focus on the importance of regular physical activity—recommending 150 minutes of weekly movement—and the role of wearable technology, such as smartwatches, in modern cardiovascular monitoring.
