Cardiovascular Diseases in Minnesota

Mayo Clinic Chest Pain and Coronary Physiology Clinic

The Mayo Clinic Chest Pain and Coronary Physiology Clinic treats challenging chest pain syndromes. For many individuals, chest pain or angina is an acute life threatening situation. But for those who have survived one or more heart attacks or who have other heart conditions, angina can be a chronic disease. The Chest Pain and Coronary Physiology Clinic is designed to meet the needs of patients with angina who cannot be treated with standard approaches.

Conditions treated

Patients who are evaluated and treated at the Chest Pain and Coronary Physiology Clinic usually fit into one of three categories:

• Those with non-obstructive coronary artery disease (NOCAD) or normal coronary arteries who experience atypical chest pain. Such individuals are particularly important to identify so that they can begin preventative treatment for coronary artery disease.
• Those who have had a heart attack (previous myocardial infarction), angioplasty with or without a stent, or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and continue to have chest pain despite medical management.
• Individuals with a complex cardiac history or known coronary artery disease (CAD) who are no longer treatable with conventional angioplasty or cardiac surgery.

Why Mayo Clinic?

The Chest Pain and Coronary Physiology Clinic is presently the only program in the world using a true multidisciplinary approach to diagnose and treat chronic chest pain. The clinic is uniquely suited to treat patients with undiagnosed, complex or unresolved conditions.

Mayo promptly involves, as needed, highly specialized experts in cardiology, gastrointestinal medicine, pain and anesthesia, vascular medicine and women's health to yield an accurate diagnosis. Their collective wisdom and insights are applied to the patient's case to recommend and pursue the most promising course of treatment. Outcomes range from an accurate diagnosis, to relief of symptoms, to improved prognosis — to all three.

Services offered

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An evaluation in the Chest Pain Clinic will typically involve:

• Comprehensive evaluation & testing
• Patient education
• Risk assessment and management
• Cutting edge treatments, with research opportunities
• Continuity of care for patients

Read more about a comprehenseive evaluation in the Chest Pain Clinic.

Appointments

Patients may request an appointment for the Chest Pain and Coronary Physiology Clinic or be referred by their primary physician. To discuss availability and to have a nurse review the patient's medical history, call (507) 255-4244.

Research

A dynamic research program keeps Mayo Clinic at the forefront of the latest advances in medicine. Current research covers the full range of diagnostic and treatment advances in coronary artery disease, from new medications to the genetics of the disease. Mayo Clinic patients regularly have the opportunity to participate in research studies, giving them access to the most recent and emerging information on their conditions.

Physician Staff

Amir Lerman, M.D., Director
Gregory W. Barsness, M.D.
Patricia J. Best, M.D.
Panithaya Chareonthaitawee, M.D.
Bernard J. Gersh, M.D.
David R. Holmes Jr., M.D.
Kyle W. Klarich, M.D.
Abhiram Prasad, M.B.B.S.
Guy S. Reeder, M.D.
Gurpreet S. Sandhu, M.D., Ph.D.
Robert D. Simari, M.D.
R. Thomas Tilbury, M.D.
R. Scott Wright, M.D.