Cardiology

Obtaining an accurate diagnosis sets the foundation for your treatment plan. The technology in our specialty cardiac laboratories (labs) allow for quick and accurate diagnosis, giving our cardiovascular specialists the information they need to develop a treatment plan that's right for you.

We offer a range of cardiac diagnostic imaging at our facility, including:

• Cardiac stress tests
• Diagnostic 3D echocardiography
• Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
• Electrophysiology studies
• Left and right heart catheterization
• Nuclear imaging technology
• Transesophageal echocardiography

Our board-certified surgeons specialize in heart and vascular surgery. We are a leader in all types of cardiac procedures, including interventional, endovascular and traditional surgery. We also provide valve procedures and use minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat various cardiac conditions.

Our interventional cardiologists provide minimally invasive procedures for coronary heart diseases and 24/7 ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) coverage. We offer a range of procedures and treatments, including angioplasty and stenting. We also use intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) technology to visualize occlusions in the heart and other coronary arteries.

The benefits of catheter-based interventions may include shorter hospital stays and less visible postoperative scarring.

Our hospital is the first in the county to receive full accreditation by the American College of Cardiology as an Accredited Chest Pain Center. This recognition demonstrates our expertise and commitment to providing quality heart attack care.

If you experience symptoms of a heart attack, such as chest pain or discomfort, we can help. Our 24/7 emergency room (ER) has a team standing by who work diligently to ensure you are treated as soon as possible.

We also offer advanced technology which allows our ER cardiologists to see your EKG while you are in the ambulance. This saves critical time in diagnosis and expedites treatment for faster medical intervention when every second counts.

Heart attacks often have "beginning symptoms" that may occur up to two weeks prior to a major heart event. For many people experiencing these early symptoms, the heart attack itself may be prevented with quick treatment, before significant damage occurs to the heart.

People may or may not experience early signs of a heart attack. Symptoms may also come and go until they become constant or severe. For example, it is common for people to experience mild chest symptoms, like pressure, burning, aching or tightness, before more severe symptoms occur.

Signs of a heart attack include:

• Anxiety
• Back pain
• Chest pressure, squeezing or discomfort
• Fatigue
• Feeling of fullness
• Jaw pain
• Nausea
• Pain that travels down one or both arms
• Shortness of breath

When heart attack symptoms are identified early, they are mild and in the beginning phases, allowing emergency care to be accessed sooner. This then leads to a better outcome for you or your loved ones.

Our complete heart imaging services aid in the diagnosis of heart failure, including congestive heart failure (CHF). Our cardiovascular surgeons offer advanced options for treating this disease.

Heart failure treatment may involve lifestyle changes, management of medication, intravenous therapies and surgical treatment.