Cardiology
Cardiology is the medical treatment of the heart and parts of the circulatory system as they relate to the heart. Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the cardiovascular system.
Cardiologists in Trinity, Florida
Whether you have a cardiovascular emergency or a planned procedure, our experienced heart team at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital offers skilled, compassionate care.
Our heart and vascular physicians and staff provide advanced services to help manage your symptoms and promote your recovery. We also specialize in minimally invasive procedures that often result in less scarring and reduced pain, helping you recover even more quickly. Combining these innovative technologies and our expertise, we listen carefully to your needs and develop personalized treatments to help you lead a heart-healthy life.
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Cardiovascular conditions we treat
In our emergency room (ER) and our hospital's heart center, we provide comprehensive care for a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, including:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm
- Arrhythmia
- Heart attack
- Heart failure (including congestive heart failure)
- Peripheral artery disease
- Renal artery stenosis
- ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
- Stroke
Services and treatments for cardiovascular conditions
We offer minimally invasive and advanced options for heart treatment, including:
Diagnosing heart and vascular conditions
Successful treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis. So, in addition to complete physical exams, we offer full-service imaging technologies to guide your diagnosis. For heart and vascular conditions, our physicians use specialized technologies, including:
- Angiography
- Cardiac catheterization
- Echocardiography (echo)
- Electrocardiography (EKG or ECG)
Electrophysiology (EP) services
EP studies can be used to both diagnose and treat issues of the heart's electrical system. When your heart's electrical system is not functioning correctly, your heart rhythm becomes irregular. These abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), can lead to fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath and heart attacks. In our EP department, we can determine the source of these symptoms and perform procedures to resolve some arrhythmias.
Cardiac catheterization
In our cardiac catheterization laboratory (cath lab), our heart specialists open narrowed or blocked arteries to restore normal blood flow. During these procedures, a physician will insert a catheter (thin, flexible tube) through a blood vessel using live X-rays (fluoroscopy) as a guide.
Our cardiac catheterization procedures include:
- Angioplasty: opens blood vessels using a tiny balloon to compress the plaque against vessel walls
- Balloon valvuloplasty: opens malfunctioning heart valves using a tiny balloon
- Coronary atherectomy: removes plaque from vessel walls
- Coronary stent: holds blood vessels open using a tiny, permanently implanted tube
- Intravascular ultrasound: produces images of vessel walls using high-frequency sound waves
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI): treats narrowing (stenosis) of the coronary arteries, either with or without a stent
Minimally invasive and robot-assisted heart and vascular surgery
Our cardiovascular surgeons offer minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgeries for many heart and vascular conditions. Potential benefits of these types of procedures include:
- Less pain and trauma to the chest
- Shorter hospital stay and recovery time
- Smaller incisions
Open-heart surgery
If you and your cardiologist determine open-heart surgery will offer you the best results, our multidisciplinary heart and vascular care team will perform the surgery. This will be performed in our facility, which features:
- Advanced operating rooms equipped with sophisticated technology
- Private cardiovascular intensive care patient rooms
- Access to cardiac rehabilitation services following your surgery
Cardiac rehabilitation
Our cardiac rehabilitation program is specifically designed to improve your health if you have a cardiac condition that may alter your daily life. It can be most beneficial if you have experienced a heart attack or other heart event or certain cardiac procedures, such as bypass surgery, stent placement or transplant.
Our cardiovascular center
Our comprehensive approach to cardiovascular care means both you and your family get the support you need.
We offer:
- All-private rooms: Our private rooms provide a therapeutic setting in which you can heal and spend time with family and friends.
- Convenient location: We offer all of our diagnoses and treatment services in one location, simplifying your access for doctor visits and other appointments.
- Family-centered approach: We provide a comfortable waiting lounge with televisions for families. Also, our patient navigator updates your family on your progress during heart or vascular surgery.
Nationally recognized heart and vascular care
We are proud to be recognized by many different organizations for our heart care services. Some of our national-level recognitions include:
- Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care, designated by Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Coronary Intervention Excellence Award, awarded by Healthgrades
- Primary Stroke Center, designated by The Joint Commission
Additionally, our imaging services department has received multiple accreditations from the American College of Radiology. These include accreditations for heart-related exams such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, nuclear medicine and computerized tomography (CT).
Multidisciplinary heart specialists
You will receive compassionate, personalized care from our multidisciplinary team that includes:
- Board-certified cardiologists
- Board-certified cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons
- Accredited radiologists
- Certified physician assistants
- Certified nurse practitioners
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