Heart Disease Archives - UAB St. Vincent's

UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham interventional cardiology team led by Dr. Christopher DeGroat after performing the region’s first intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) procedure to treat severely calcified peripheral artery disease (PAD).

September 9, 2025

Cardiology team at UAB St. Vincent’s performs innovative new treatment for peripheral artery disease

UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham became the first hospital in the region to perform a groundbreaking intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) procedure for peripheral artery disease. This innovative technology uses soundwaves to safely open blocked arteries and improve patient outcomes.

Army vet ‘forever grateful’ for UAB St. Vincent’s cardio surgery team

After life-saving heart surgery at UAB St. Vincent’s, Army vet Charles Webb shares his gratitude for the expert care from Dr. Sultan and the CTS team.

Calcium Score Screenings: A Powerful Tool for Preventing Heart Disease

Discover how a noninvasive coronary calcium score screening can help assess heart disease risk before symptoms appear. Learn from UAB experts about this screening tool and its benefits.