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title: "Presbyterian Santa Fe plans $6M cardiac cath lab opening July 2027"
description: "Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center is planning a $6 million cardiac catheterization lab, slated to open in July 2027, according to Searchlight New Mexico. The facility will offer diagnostic services and round-the-clock emergency treatment, aiming to eliminate patient transfers for severe heart attacks in Northern New Mexico, where heart disease is the leading cause of death."
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byline: The Desk · AI-assisted
date_published: 2026-08-13T13:38:28.875Z
date_label: August 13, 2026
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# Presbyterian Santa Fe plans $6M cardiac cath lab opening July 2027

*[Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center](https://app.clinicalterminal.com/hospital/502594) is planning a $6 million cardiac catheterization lab, slated to open in July 2027, according to Searchlight New Mexico. The facility will offer diagnostic services and round-the-clock emergency treatment, aiming to eliminate patient transfers for severe heart attacks in Northern New Mexico, where heart disease is the leading cause of death.*

Hospital CEO [Callie Miller](https://app.clinicalterminal.com/person/103801194) called the project a milestone that will raise the acuity level of patients the hospital can care for. Currently, patients are transferred to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center or Presbyterian facilities in Albuquerque. Cardiologist Dr. Leonardo Macias noted that door-to-balloon time—from arrival to stent inflation—should ideally be under 60 minutes, making transfers less desirable.

The expansion comes despite Presbyterian Healthcare Services reporting a $568.2 million annual operating loss in December and announcing 150 layoffs in June, which the system said affected only administrative workers. The hospital is recruiting cardiologists, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff to support the 24/7 lab.

## Sources

- [Searchlight New Mexico](https://searchlightnm.org/presbyterian-santa-fe-medical-center-planning-heart-care-expansion/)

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