Expert: Dr. Georg Couturier, MD, FACC
Expertise: Cardiovascular

Cardiologist at Village Heart and Vein Center

Q: If I’m ever diagnosed with cardiovascular disease or peripheral artery diseases, why should I choose Village Heart and Vein Center?

A: Cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than the next five leading causes of death combined, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).

When it comes to concerns about your heart or circulation, it is imperative to seek care from well-trained medical physicians with vast experience who stay abreast of the latest advancements and provide appropriate treatments for your individual needs.

Dr. Georg Couturier is one such physician. Since opening his practice in 2011, Village Heart and Vein Center (VHVC) has gained a stellar reputation for providing comprehensive cardiac and vascular care. Dr. Couturier made Castle Connolly’s prestigious Top Doctors list after being nominated by his peers in the medical industry.

Dr. Couturier is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Society of Echocardiography, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, the Society for Cardiac Computed Tomography and the NASPE/Heart Rhythm Society. He specializes in general and preventive cardiology, as well as pacemaker and defibrillator implants.

He combines the latest technologies, advanced expertise and personalized attention patients deserve. At VHVC, all patients are thoroughly examined, educated and encouraged to take control of their health care. Our team is committed to patients’ well-being and quality of life by fostering meaningful partnerships, providing both professional expertise and compassionate care.

Treatments offered at VHVC include electrophysiology, the study and treatment of the heart’s electrical system. This helps patients who develop arrhythmias or abnormal heartbeats. Pacemakers assist those with slow heartbeats, while radiofrequency ablation treats fast heartbeats by using targeted energy to destroy problematic tissue using a catheter that is guided to the area of the heart muscle where damage has occurred. Radiofrequency energy is used to destroy tissue that triggers the abnormal heart rhythm.

VHVC also treats peripheral artery disease (PAD), a narrowing of the arteries in the lower extremities due to plaque build-up. The AHA reports that this disease affects nearly 8 million Americans. If left untreated, PAD can lead to heart attack, stroke, gangrene, high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction and limb loss. Treatment options include laser therapy, which vaporizes plaque and opens blockages, and use of a Roto-Rooter, a rotating drill that shreds plaque around the vessels.

Residents of The Villages and surrounding communities participate in sports and other physical activities and prioritize staying healthy. The talented and caring team at VHVC helps them do just that—because when it comes to taking care of your heart, this practice never misses a beat.