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Why Choose Us?
   
  • 2006 “Best in State” for overall cardiac services by HealthGrades, the nations leading healthcare quality ratings company.
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    Did you know?

    Coronary heart disease is the #1 killer in the U.S.

    Although the most common symptom is chest pain, women are more likely to experience some of the other symptoms of a heart attack, such as shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting or back or jaw pain. (American Heart Association)
    70-90% of heart disease can be prevented through lifestyle changes.
    2006 “Cardiac Specialty Excellence Award” by HealthGrades
  • 2006 “Top 10% in the Nation” for overall cardiac services by HealthGrades.
  • 2005, 2004 “Top 100 in the Nation” for Heart Care by Solucient—meaning less deaths, shorter stay and smaller bills.
  • Designated Cardiac Specialty Center by United Health Premium
  Deaconess is extremely proud to offer award-winning healthcare for cardiac patients.  We offer state-of-the-art, patient-focused approach to healthcare, combining the latest medical technology with quality care.  Our staff, physicians and administration are committed to offer the best care possible including education, prevention, testing, and treatment.  Below are listed some of the most common diagnoses we treat.  We are also committed to education.
   
Common Cardiac Diagnoses  
   

Testing
   
 

Due to the rising number of people who develop heart disease and the fact this disease is largely prevented or reduced by early diagnosis, your physician may perform tests even if you have no symptoms.  These tests can range from a simple EKG in your doctor’s office to examine your heart’s rhythm, to a heart catheterization to detect heart artery blockage.  Deaconess offers our patients extensive testing options to help your doctor determine your cardiac health.  After testing, you and your physician can decide upon the appropriate treatment course, such as preventive activity, prescriptions, treatment with lasers or open heart surgery.

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    Cardiac Catheterization
  • Imaging Tests
    • Chest X ray
    • Computer Imaging (CT Scans)
    • Ultrafast Computed Tomography
      (Ultrafast CT Scan)
    • MRI
  • Coronary Artery Scan  
  • Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography
  • Echocardiography (with and without exercise)
  • Electrocardiography (EKG) with and without exercise
  • Electrophysiological Studies
  • Holter Monitor
  • Myocardial Perfusion Scan, Stress and resting
  • Radionuclide Angiography, resting with or without exercise (nuclear heart scan)
  • Tilt Table Test
Treatment Options
 

 

 

Treatment for heart disease can range from lifestyle changes preventive cardiology, medicine, placing a stent to hold the artery open, removal of plaque or debris from the artery, to major surgery.  Based on the test results, you and your physician can make the decision that best suits you. 

  • Angioplasty, Stent, Rotoblater for repair and removal of debris from the arteries
  • Atrial fibrillation ablation to repair the area of the heart causing abnormal heart rhythm
  • Atrial Septal Defect Repair to correct movement of blood between the chambers of the heart
  • Coronary Alcohol Ablations to repair heart defects
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery to bypass clogged arteries feeding the heart
  • Descending Thoracic Endovascular graft procedure for treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms
  • Heart Valve Repair or Replacement
  • Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators to correct heart rhythm
  • Mini-Maze Thoracoscopy procedure for treatment of abnormal rhythm of the heart (fibrillation)
  • Patent Foramen Ovale Closure to repair a hole the heart
  • Pacemakers to maintain steady heart rhythm
  • Valve replacement
  • Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation
Only at Deaconess!
   
  • Coronary Alcohol Ablations to repair congenital heart defects
  • Descending Thoracic Endovascular graft procedure for treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms
  • Mini-Maze Thoracoscopy procedure for treatment of abnormal rhythm of the heart (fibrillation)
For Risk Reduction and a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle:  HealthyU
   
  • Control of risk factors such as smoking and high cholesterol
  • Nutrition assessment and education
  • Cholesterol measurements, body mass index, waist circumference, blood pressure screening
  • Outpatient Cardiac rehabilitation program on site

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