Cardiovascular care in Sanford
When you need heart and vascular care, our team can provide you with comprehensive cardiac services.
HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital offers complete cardiopulmonary care to the Seminole and West Volusia counties. Our multidisciplinary team aims to help prevent, diagnose and treat conditions early to maximize your overall health.
How healthy is your heart?
Taking a moment to learn about your heart health is a great way to start taking better care of yourself. Our online assessment tool will help you understand your risks and give you information you can take to your doctor.
Taking a moment to learn about your heart health is a great way to start taking better care of yourself. Our online assessment tool will help you understand your risks and give you information you can take to your doctor.
Related specialties
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Cardiology conditions we treat
Our care team treats a wide range of conditions, including:
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Aneurysms
- Angina
- Aortic valve disease
- Arrhythmias
- Autonomic disorders
- Cardiopulmonary diseases
- Carotid artery disease
- Chronic kidney disease
- Congenital heart disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Coronary artery disease (CAD)
- Endocarditis
- Heart attacks
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Hypertensive heart
- Hypotension
- Mitral valve disease
- Pericardial disease
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Pulmonary valve disease
- Septal defects
- Strokes
- Syncope
- Tricuspid valve disease
Our cardiology services
Our cardiology specialists are proud to offer a wide range of care options, so you can access essential treatment when you need it most.
Our cardiac specialists diagnose and treat cardiopulmonary and cardiovascular diseases such as:
- Ablations
- Advanced heart failure
- Cardiomyopathies (Congestive heart failure)
- Ventricular Arrhythmias
- Atrial flutters
- Chest pain (Angina)
- Valvular disorders
- Heart attacks (Acute coronary syndrome)
- Heart palpitations
- Pericarditis
- Endocarditis
- Pericardial effusions
- Syncope
- Pulmonary embolism
- High cholesterol
- Hypertension
Congestive heart failure
If you or a loved one has severe symptoms of shortness of breath and/or swelling in their extremities in which traditional treatments have failed to provide relief, you may be experiencing cardiac condition called congestive heart failure.
Although congestive heart failure cannot be cured, managing your symptoms can improve your quality of life. Our dedicated cardiology team provides personalized treatment plans with include:
- IV diuresing
- Cardiac resynchronization
Cardiovascular imaging and diagnostics
To assess your heart and vascular health, we offer a range of advanced and minimally invasive cardiac imaging services:
- Cardiac catheterization
- Cardiac MRI
- Coronary CT with Calcium scoring
- Peripheral vascular angiography
- Echocardiograms
- Electrophysiology testing
- Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
- Tilt table testing
- Stress testing, pharmacological and non-pharmacological
Emergency heart care
We are here to support you and provide high-quality, emergency care when every second counts. Our ER is staffed 24/7 with board-certified emergency physicians specially trained in diagnosing and treating cardiac emergencies.
Heart attack symptoms
When experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, it is important to take them seriously. Do not wait to seek help if you are experiencing the warning signs. Receiving care within the first two hours of a heart event can minimize damage and improve outcomes.
The signs of a heart attack include:
- Chest discomfort
- Discomfort in other areas of the upper body: Arms, shoulder, back, jaw, neck, stomach.
- Shortness of breath
- Other signs:
- Breaking out in cold sweats
- Nausea and vomiting
- Rapid or irregular heart beat
- Dizziness, lightheadedness
Symptoms may vary between men and women. If you suspect you are having a heart attack, call 911 immediately.
Electrophysiology and arrhythmia program
Our electrophysiologists provide compassionate care for heart rhythm disorders and ectopy’s including PVC’s, atrial fibrillation (AFib), atrial flutters and ventricular tachycardias. Potential treatment options include antiarrhythmics, catheter ablations, and device implants such as pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).
Structural and interventional cardiology
We offer catheter-based procedures for valvular disorders and other structural heart conditions. Our experts specialize in the following:
- Coronary artery interventions including ballooning, stenting, atherectomy, intravascular lithotripsy
- Patent foramen ovale closure
- Percutaneous aortic valve implantation (TAVR)
- Left atrial appendage occluder devices: Watchman, amulet
These minimally invasive treatment options offer many potential benefits, including less scaring and a shorter recovery period.
Cardiovascular disease prevention
When you are aware of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease — and can identify any that apply to you — you can proactively manage your cardiovascular health.
Cardiovascular disease risk factors
Certain factors can put people at risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Talk with your doctor about your risk for cardiovascular disease if you have one or more of the following risk factors:
- Family history of heart and vascular disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Personal history of diabetes
- Personal history of smoking
- Sedentary lifestyle
Cardiovascular health screenings
We offer free cardiac risk profile screenings by appointment on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, from 7:00am to 10:00am. These screenings involve blood testing, which requires fasting. For more information or to schedule a screening, call us at (800) 455-3392.
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