Norwalk Hospital is expanding access to advanced cardiac care following approval from the Connecticut Office of Health Strategy to offer elective percutaneous coronary intervention services. The decision marks an important development for health care delivery in Connecticut, allowing patients with coronary artery disease to receive scheduled, non-emergent treatment closer to home.

Norwalk Hospital has long provided emergency PCI for patients experiencing acute cardiac events. With the new approval, the hospital can now deliver a full continuum of PCI services, including elective procedures designed to treat arterial blockages before they become life-threatening. PCI, commonly known as coronary angioplasty, is a critical intervention that restores blood flow and reduces the risk of future cardiac emergencies.

The expanded program will be supported by experienced interventional cardiologists, advanced medical technology, and a multidisciplinary cardiac team. Hospital leaders say the approval will also improve coordination with regional EMS providers and referring clinicians, streamlining patient access to timely cardiac evaluation and follow-up care.

“This approval represents a major step forward for our patients and our region,” Norwalk Hospital President Peter Cordeau said. “When someone is experiencing a cardiac emergency, every minute matters. We are proud to already provide emergency PCI, and now, with the addition of elective PCI, our community will have even greater access to the cardiac care they need, closer to home. We are grateful to OHS for recognizing the importance of expanding this service and to our clinical teams for their unwavering commitment to excellence.”

“Expanding PCI services to Norwalk Hospital is a significant advancement for cardiac care in our region,” said Dr. Mark Warshofsky, chair of the Nuvance Health Heart and Vascular Institute. “Our goal is to ensure patients with coronary artery disease receive rapid, evidence-based treatment, whether in an emergency or through a planned procedure. This program reflects our continued investment in cardiovascular excellence and our commitment to improving outcomes for the communities we serve.”

The elective PCI program will begin accepting patients following final operational preparations.