Servicios cardiovasculares

Los estudios estiman que más de la mitad de nosotros desarrollaremos una enfermedad cardíaca en algún momento de nuestras vidas. Ofrecemos tecnología de última generación para diagnosticar problemas cardiovasculares y ofrecer el tratamiento más eficaz. Si experimenta síntomas de enfermedad cardíaca o si cree que puede estar en riesgo, no espere. La mayoría de las enfermedades cardiovasculares pueden tratarse de forma más eficaz cuando se detectan en sus primeras etapas.

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:

• Cateterismo cardíaco: se inyecta un medio de contraste en las arterias coronarias y se toma una fotografía digital. Esto permite la visualización de cualquier estrechamiento o bloqueo.
• Prueba de esfuerzo cardíaco: se utiliza una cinta de correr, una bicicleta o un medicamento para estresar el corazón y calificar su rendimiento.
• Prueba de esfuerzo nuclear cardíaca: realizada junto con una prueba de esfuerzo, la prueba de esfuerzo con cardiolita muestra qué tan bien fluye la sangre al músculo cardíaco.
• Ecocardiograma: las ecografías del corazón y las válvulas cardíacas determinan cómo bombea el corazón y si está funcionando correctamente.
• Electrocardiografía: el rastreo eléctrico (EKG) del ritmo cardíaco ayuda a diagnosticar afecciones que interfieren con la función electrofísica normal. Los monitores de eventos de ECG realizan un registro gráfico de las corrientes eléctricas generadas por el corazón mientras la persona camina o se mueve usando una pequeña grabadora.

Armados con la última tecnología, nuestros cardiólogos expertos trabajan con un objetivo en mente: ayudarlo a mejorar. A lo largo del camino, nos comunicaremos estrechamente con usted y su familia, asegurándonos de que conozca sus opciones de tratamiento para que pueda ser un participante activo en la elección de la atención adecuada para usted.

Nuestro programa de rehabilitación cardíaca ayuda a los pacientes a recuperarse más rápido y regresar a su vida cotidiana después de un evento cardíaco o una cirugía. El programa de rehabilitación está diseñado para cada paciente individual y es supervisado por nuestro atento y experto personal.

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:

• • 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, 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, 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:

• • 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 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.

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.

Nuestra exploración cardíaca de bajo costo es una forma no invasiva de determinar la presencia, ubicación y extensión de los depósitos de calcio en las arterias coronarias. La exploración le muestra a su proveedor detalles sobre la estructura de su corazón y qué tan bien está funcionando, incluidos los primeros signos de enfermedad de las arterias coronarias.

Los factores de riesgo de enfermedad cardíaca incluyen:

• Niveles de colesterol en sangre anormalmente altos.
• Antecedentes familiares de enfermedad cardíaca.
• Diabetes
• Hipertensión
• De fumar
• Tener sobrepeso u obesidad
• Estar físicamente inactivo