Cardiology

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

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

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

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.

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).

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

These minimally invasive treatment options offer many potential benefits, including less scaring and a shorter recovery period.