Herz-Kreislauf-Dienstleistungen
When you need heart care, it is reassuring to know that the expert cardiac specialists from the Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center, one of the most highly rated heart hospitals in the United States, are right here at Hancock Health too! You can have peace of mind knowing that you will find state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and treat cardiovascular problems close to home in Greenfield.
Erweiterte Erkennung
Studien gehen davon aus, dass mehr als die Hälfte von uns irgendwann im Leben eine Herzerkrankung entwickeln wird. Wir bieten modernste Technologie zur Diagnose von Herz-Kreislauf-Problemen und bieten die effektivste Behandlung. Wenn Sie Symptome einer Herzerkrankung verspüren oder glauben, dass bei Ihnen ein Risiko besteht, warten Sie nicht. Die meisten Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen können wirksamer behandelt werden, wenn sie im Frühstadium erkannt werden.
Our cardiac X-ray unit provides one of the most advanced heart scans available, with enhanced image quality and resolution. And our echocardiography system offers a color ultrasound of the heart with exceptional imaging performance.
Diagnostic procedures we offer include:
- Herzkatheterisierung: Es wird ein Kontrastmittel in die Herzkranzgefäße gespritzt und ein digitales Bild erstellt. Dies ermöglicht die Visualisierung etwaiger Verengungen oder Blockaden.
- Herzbelastungstest: Mit einem Laufband, einem Fahrrad oder Medikamenten wird das Herz belastet und seine Leistungsfähigkeit beurteilt.
- Kardialer Stresstest: Der Cardiolite-Stresstest wird in Verbindung mit einem Stresstest durchgeführt und zeigt, wie gut das Blut zum Herzmuskel fließt.
- Echokardiogramm: Ultraschalluntersuchungen des Herzens und der Herzklappen bestimmen, wie das Herz pumpt und ob es richtig funktioniert.
- Elektrokardiographie: Die elektrische Aufzeichnung (EKG) des Herzrhythmus hilft bei der Diagnose von Erkrankungen, die die normale elektrophysikalische Funktion beeinträchtigen. EKG-Ereignismonitore zeichnen die elektrischen Ströme, die das Herz erzeugt, während die Person geht oder sich auf andere Weise bewegt, grafisch auf und tragen dabei einen kleinen Rekorder.
Behandlung und Rehabilitation
Ausgestattet mit der neuesten Technologie arbeiten unsere erfahrenen Kardiologen mit einem Ziel vor Augen: Ihnen zu helfen, wieder gesund zu werden. Unterwegs werden wir eng mit Ihnen und Ihrer Familie kommunizieren und sicherstellen, dass Sie über Ihre Behandlungsmöglichkeiten informiert sind, damit Sie aktiv an der Auswahl der für Sie richtigen Behandlung teilnehmen können.
Unser Herzrehabilitationsprogramm hilft Patienten, sich nach einem Herzereignis oder einer Operation schneller zu erholen und in ihren Alltag zurückzukehren. Das Reha-Programm ist auf jeden einzelnen Patienten zugeschnitten und wird von unserem fürsorglichen, fachkundigen Personal überwacht.
Cardiac Stress Testing
A cardiac exercise stress test shows how well your heart handles exercise. This can take various forms including stress ECG and stress echocardiograms.
During your cardiac exercise stress test, you’ll walk on a treadmill or cycle on an exercise bike until you reach your “target heart rate”- which is 85% of the maximum heart rate predicted for your age. Every 3 minutes, the speed, incline and resistance of your treadmill or bike will increase, up to 15 minutes maximum. Medication may also be used to stress the heart and grade its performance.
During the test, one or more medical professionals will monitor your ECG, heart rate, blood pressure and heart rhythm. They will stop the test if:
- You develop chest pain
- Your blood pressure is becoming a concern
- The ECG shows your heart isn’t getting enough oxygen
- You become too tired
- You have another symptom that prevents you from exercising
The test takes less than one hour in total. After you complete your cardiac exercise stress test, you’ll be monitored until your heart rate returns to its normal resting rate. Your test results will be explained to you, and your doctor may recommend additional tests and treatments.
Your provider may recommend a cardiac exercise stress test to:
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- Identify the cause of chest pain as well as shortness of breath, dizziness and light-headedness
- Diagnose possible coronary artery disease
- Check the effectiveness of certain procedures such as coronary angioplasty and stenting or cardiac bypass surgery
- Help create a safe exercise plan if you have heart disease risk factors
- Identify any heart rhythm changes usually experienced during exercise
- Determine your risk of heart disease or other heart-related conditions
Cardiac nuclear stress testing can be done in conjunction with a stress test, cardiolite stress testing shows how well the blood flows to the heart muscle.
Echocardiography
Echocardiography, electrical tracing, also known as an EKG or an echo, is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create an image of the heart and nearby blood vessels. It’s a common way to examine the heart’s structure and function and can help diagnose a variety of heart conditions that interfere with normal electrophysical function.
EKG event monitors make a graphic record of the electric currents generated by the heart while the person walks or otherwise moves wearing a small recorder.
- Abnormal heart valves or rhythms
- Heart murmurs
- Heart muscle damage from a heart attack
- Infections, blood clots, or tumors in the heart
- Fluid buildup around the heart
Echocardiography is different from an electrocardiogram (ECG), which is a test that measures the heart’s rhythm and electrical activity.
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization, also known as a cath, is a procedure that involves inserting a thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel and threading it through to the heart, and then contrast dye is injected into the coronary arteries and a digital picture is taken. This allows visualization of any narrowing or blockages. The procedure can be used for both diagnostic and treatment purposes.
During a cardiac catheterization, a healthcare provider may:
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- Examine the heart: Use the catheter to look at the heart valves, measure pressures in the heart chambers, or take blood samples to measure oxygen levels
- Treat heart conditions: Use the catheter to treat narrowed blood vessels, put in a new heart valve, or perform cardiac ablation
- Check blood flow: Inject contrast dye into the coronary arteries to check blood flow.
The procedure is performed under local anesthetic.
Vascular Care
Vascular care treats disorders and diseases that affect the vascular system, which includes the arteries, veins, and other vessels that circulate blood throughout your body. Some vascular conditions are acute, meaning they come on quickly. In contrast, others are chronic, developing over the years, and requiring ongoing medical management.
Some vascular conditions can be severe and life-threatening, such as blood clots, while others pose much less risk, such as spider veins. Treatment and prevention are possible for many vascular conditions.
If you have questions about vascular conditions or care, ask your provider. The earlier you receive care, the better the outcome will be.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
The expert support you need to help your heart recover. Hancock Health’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program helps patients recover faster and return to their everyday lives after a cardiac event or surgery. The rehab program is tailored around each individual patient and is monitored by our caring, expert staff.
After heart surgery, a stent, or an episode of congestive heart failure, cardiac rehabilitation care supports your recovery. Our goal is to deliver care to help you quickly recover, help keep your heart and lungs healthy and get you back to your daily activities sooner. Your cardiac rehabilitation care team works with you and your doctor on a rehabilitation and recovery care plan that’s personalized for you and your condition.
Cardiac rehab may be part of your care plan after:
- Bypass surgery
- Congestive heart failure, diagnosis and treatment
- Coronary stent or angioplasty
- Heart attack
- Heart transplant or heart pump
- Heart valve replacement
- Treatment for angina
Our expert team works with one goal in mind: to help you get better. Along the way, we will communicate closely with you and your family, making sure you’re aware of your treatment options so you can be an active participant in choosing care that’s right for you.
Erschwingliche Herzscans
Unser kostengünstiger Herzscan ist eine nichtinvasive Methode zur Bestimmung des Vorhandenseins, der Lage und des Ausmaßes von Kalziumablagerungen in Ihren Koronararterien. Der Scan zeigt Ihrem Arzt Details über die Struktur Ihres Herzens und wie gut Ihr Herz funktioniert, einschließlich früher Anzeichen einer koronaren Herzkrankheit.
Zu den Risikofaktoren für Herzerkrankungen gehören:
- Ungewöhnlich hoher Cholesterinspiegel im Blut
- Eine familiäre Vorgeschichte von Herzerkrankungen
- Diabetes
- Bluthochdruck
- Rauchen
- Übergewicht oder Fettleibigkeit
- Körperlich inaktiv sein
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