What is a Heart Attack?A heart attack happens when a blood vessel leading to your heart is blocked. When your heart doesn’t receive blood, it causes the muscle to die. You need immediate treatment to save your life and prevent damage to your heart. That's why it's so important to know the signs and get…
What is Heart Failure?Heart failure happens when your heart can’t pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs. It's a condition that develops over time. It can be caused by:Cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease)Congenital heart defects (present at birth)Coronary artery diseaseDiabetesHeart valve…
Care and Guidance You Can Count OnCardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, is the leading cause of death in the U.S. It doesn’t have to be that way — most types are preventable. You can count on us to help you lower your risk and stay healthy. Our heart specialists offer screening,…
What is a Heart Arrhythmia?A heart arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat — too fast, too slow, or uneven — caused by an electrical malfunction in your heart. There are different types, ranging from premature (extra) beats that often don't need treatment to serious arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation …
Why Get a Heart Screening?When chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, or other symptoms keep you from feeling your best, you want answers. We use sophisticated technology to find heart and vascular problems — including screenings that find problems before you notice symptoms. Our experts work as a…
Our Approach to Heart SurgeryWhen noninvasive approaches can’t improve symptoms, your doctor may recommend surgery. Heart surgery treats a variety of heart conditions, including arrhythmias, heart failure, blocked arteries, and problems with valves and other heart structures.Our team of cardiologists,…
Personalized Care for Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic ConditionsWhether you want to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease or need immediate care for a heart attack or another life-threatening (or limb-threatening) condition, you can count on us for skilled heart and vascular care in southeastern…
What Makes a Pregnancy High-Risk?If you or your baby has a higher risk of health problems, your pregnancy is considered high risk. It may be due to:Age, including first pregnancies in women over 35 or teen pregnanciesComplications with previous births and pre-term deliveryExisting health conditions such…
Why Seek Help for Your Hip?Because we take our hips everywhere, it is easy to take them for granted. We use our hips whenever we walk the dog or weed the garden. They help us twist and turn, squat, and climb stairs. The hip is also one of the largest weight-bearing joints in the body. It connects…
Why Get a Hip Replacement?Hip pain is caused by wear and tear on the joint from aging, arthritis, injury, osteoporosis, or other diseases. When medicines and other therapies don’t relieve pain, a hip replacement can help.Hip replacement surgery, called hip arthroplasty, removes the damaged areas of the…
