Category Archives: Cardiology

Click on the team members face in the photo above or on their name below to view their profile. Dr. Thomas has been practicing cardiology in Manatee County for more than twenty years. He currently serves as Chair on the Florida Board of Medicine. Born and raised in Southern India, he was trained in cardiology at New Jersey Medical School, and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. He founded the Bradenton Cardiology Center along with Dr. Ballard Smith in 1984. His areas of special interest include nuclear cardiology and echocardiography, and he holds a nuclear license. He has served as the chairman of cardiology committee, chief of medicine, chief of staff, and member of the board of directors of Manatee Memorial Hospital. He was also the president of the Manatee County Medical Society, chairman of the We Care Committee and the chairman of the IMG section of the American Medical Association. Dr. Smith became Manatee Countys first Board Certified cardiologist in 1977. Dr. Smith received his medical degree from the University of Miami and cardiology training at the Mayo Clinic. As director of L.W. Blake Cardiology Center, he introduced echocardiography, exercise testing, Holter Monitoring, cardiac rehabilitation and sophisticated … Continue reading →

Your heart deserves todays best care and at the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center that is what you will find. The Calhoun Cardiology Center offers comprehensive and advanced heart care personalized to each individual patient. Our services range from preventive cardiology to help patients manage risk factors like cholesterol disorders, to todays most sophisticated interventional and surgical procedures. In addition, we offer specialized services to manage high blood pressure, including treatment-resistant hypertension, as well as complete care to diagnose and treat heart failure, heart rhythm disorders and vascular disorders such as peripheral arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurisms and carotid disease. Because we are part of a university hospital, our experts are actively involved in todays most promising basic and clinical research, and we are actively engaged in educating the next generation of physicians and cardiac specialists. In all, this UConn team has so much to offer! Thank you for taking time to visit our website. Please do not hesitate to call us for more information at 860-679-3343 or 800-535-6232. Link: The Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center … Continue reading →

About Us Clinical Services Choose a Physician Preventing Heart Disease Diagnosing Heart Disease Treating Heart Disease John Dempsey Hospital Patient Stories Research and Clinical Trials Education Online Resources Media Center To schedule an appointment, please call 860-679-3343 General Cardiology Bruce T. Liang, M.D., F.A.C.C. Dean, UConn School of Medicine Chief, Division of Cardiology Cardiovascular Diseases Ischemic Heart Disease Arrhythmias Peripheral Arterial Disease Preventive Cardiology Jason W. Ryan, M.D., M.P.H. Director, Heart Failure Center Co-Director, Clinical Non-invasive Cardiac Imaging Echocardiology Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Preventive Cardiology Steven R. Bergmann, M.D., Ph.D. General Consultative Cardiology Diagnosis of Chest Pain Stress Testing Nuclear Imaging of the Heart Positron Emission Tomography Milton J. Sands Jr., M.D. General Cardiology Non-invasive Cardiology Exercise Physiology Aviation Medicine Kai Chen, M.D., Ph.D. General Cardiology Cardiovascular Imaging Non-invasive Cardiology Preventive Cardiology Peter Schulman, M.D. Director, Cardiology Fellowship Program General Cardiology Echocardiography Non-invasive Cardiology Preventive Cardiology Anjanette Ferris, M.D., M.P.H. Medical Director, Lipid Clinic General Cardiology Preventive Cardiology Womens Cardiovascular Health Agnes S. Kim, M.D., Ph.D. General Cardiology Echocardiography Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Nuclear Cardiology Vascular Imaging Cardio-Oncology Joyce Meng, M.D. Co-Director, Clinical Non-invasive Cardiac Imaging Echocardiology Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Cardiac Computed Tomography Womens Heart Health Bruce T. Liang, … Continue reading →

Non-invasive imaging provides the basis for cardiac diagnosis in most young patients with heart disease. Advances atour hospital intwo- and three-dimensional echocardiographic imaging of the heart allow precise evaluation of structural (congenital) abnormalities of the heart and the provide the basis for most decision-making regarding whether treatment is required and the best possible approach. There is a major commitment to continued advancement in non-invasive cardiovascular imaging at our hospital, and it is a primary focus of training and research. Our non-invasive cardiologists are directly involved in clinical research and the training of echocardiography sonographers, pediatric and adult cardiology fellows, and cardiologists both from the United States as well as around the world. The noninvasive section hosts a variety of educational programs, including an annual echocardiography symposium. Closely related to echocardiography, is the field of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Working in collaboration with the Department of Imaging Services, theDivision of Cardiology has been a leader in the development of this technique for the evaluation of both congenital and acquired forms of heart disease. Read the original here: Cardiology | CHLA … Continue reading →

Christiana Care Cardiology Consultantsprovides specialized care in virtually all aspects of cardiology. We work as a team to give you the best cardiac care possible. Not only are we dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of your particular problem, but also to your personal comfort and well-being. In our practice, we use state-of-the-art equipment and the latest procedures available in cardiac medicine. We provide sophisticated cardiovascular diagnostic imaging services. And we also provide rehabilitation services to help speed your recovery. We want to put you and your family at ease. If there is anything we can do to make you more comfortable, please tell us. At Christiana Care Cardiology Consultants, patient satisfaction is paramount. We strive to provide compassionate, state-of-the-art care. Visit our new office in Logan Township, New Jersey. Brian Pahlow, D.O. Christiana Care Cardiology Consultants 499 Beckett Road, Suite 202 Logan Township, NJ 08085 856-769-3900. To schedule an appointment, contact one of our practice locations or call 302-623-1929. Read more: Cardiology Consultants - Christiana Care Health System … Continue reading →

Cardiac Expertise and Technology Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in America. From heart disease prevention and risk assessments to life-saving procedures and cardiac rehabilitation, LMH is dedicated to helping you and your loved ones prevent and fight heart disease. Do you know your risk factors for heart disease? LMH Heart Center offers heart risk assessments for men and women. Learn more about Take Heart: Womens Cardiac Care heart risk assessments tailored specifically for women by our two female cardiologists at LMH. If you have a heart condition, choosing a cardiologist and a hospital are important decisions. The specialists at LMH Heart Center and our affiliated cardiology practice, Cardiovascular Specialists of Lawrence, are among the most respected cardiologists in the country. Receive high quality, compassionate care, proven treatments, and the most advanced technology, right here at home. The Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) treatment program at LMH Heart Center combines the expertise of our highly skilled cardiologists, nurses and CHF researchers to help you decrease the likelihood of disease progression, lessen symptoms and improve your quality of life. Our cardiologists provide round-the-clock, rapid emergency heart care with excellent outcomes for heart failure and heart attack … Continue reading →

Cardiology The Loyola Cardiology division has earned their reputation for offering a premier program in Chicago and one of the finest in the nation. Your care, whether simple or complex, is in the hands of seasoned experts trained in all types of heart and vascular care. The innovative track record of the division speaks for itself with proven patient outcomes and volumes. The Cardiology Division offers the experience and expertise of many of the nation's top heart and vascular specialists in all areas of treatment. For a detailed list of Loyola's cardiac services, treatment offerings and locations, please visit Loyola Heart & Vascular Services web site. Cardiac catheterization We perform both cardiac and peripheral diagnostic and therapeutic/interventional procedures on adults and pediatric patients in our three state-of-the-art catheterization suites. Loyola's cardiologists offer a wide variety of procedure choices, many of which are not available at the typical community hospital. Loyola interventional cardiologists perform nearly 4,500 cardiac catheterizations annually, the most in northern Illinois. Electrophysiology (EP) Loyola's electrophysiology faculty are among the nation's leaders in the care of adults and children with heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias).Services include diagnostic EP studies, cardioversions or application of electrical current (energy) to restore normal heartbeat, … Continue reading →

Welcome to the Section of Cardiology at the University of Chicago. The Section was founded in 1950 and has a proud history. We are now charting a new course that will propel us to the forefront of cardiovascular medicine. The strength of the section reflects the quality and dedication of its faculty, trainees and support staff and is enhanced by the rich environment at the University of Chicago. Our tripartite mission is to achieve excellence in research, teaching and patient care. These goals are intrinsically linked, constituting a mutually reinforcing triad. We perform research at levels ranging from Molecules to Populations and strive to translate this research to improve our patients' health and to advance the education of cardiovascular professionals. We are committed to being one of the nation's top 10 cardiovascular training programs and to training the next generation of leaders in academic cardiology. It is our responsibility and privilege to provide timely, compassionate care to patients suffering from or with risk factors for heart and vascular disease, both in our own neighborhood and internationally. The Section has a long-standing, successful, NIH-funded research-training program. The faculty includes NIH-funded Physician-Scientists as well as clinical trialists. Basic and Translational research programs … Continue reading →

Welcome to the Division of Cardiology at UTMB Health Ken Fujise, M.D. Director At the Division of Cardiology, we practice academic cardiology in the true sense of the wordthe dynamic integration of clinical practice, research, and education into one compassionate and innovative patient care. The tradition started in 1891 when the Ashbel Smith Building or more commonly known as "Old Red" opened its door to clinicians, medical students and researchers as the oldest medical school in the state of Texas. Just next to the Old Red was the original John Sealy Hospital, the university hospital of UTMB. It is our belief that for us to be able to provide our patients with truly outstanding cardiology care, it is necessary to also excel in cardiovascular research and education. All of our cardiologists are engaged in cardiovascular education of medical students, nurses, health-care professionals, residents and fellows. Many participate in clinical and basic science research to discover and innovate. Insights acquired in bench are brought to bedside to improve the care of our patients. Today, we celebrate the 120 years of excellence and continue to bring our knowledge, experience, innovation, and discovery to our patients. Our Outpatient care is provided at four … Continue reading →

Description of Services Heart Institute at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC The Division of Pediatric Cardiology, a partof the Heart Instituteat Children's Hospital of Pittsburghof UPMC,provides the most up-to-date technology to deliver a full complement of services to infants, children, adolescents, and adultswho are born with a congenital heartdefect (CHD) or acquire heart disease. Services are providedfrom before birth to adulthood. Programs include: We're close to home - schedule an appointment with usat one ofour convenient neighborhood locations. Surgery services are performed by members of the Pediatric Section of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Division, part of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicines Department of Surgery and top rated in the U.S. with the lowest overall four-year surgical mortality rate among all medium- and high-volume programs. Members of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Division provide cardiothoracic surgical intervention for infants, children and young adults with congenital cardiovascular disease, congenital abnormalities of the tracheobronchial tree and abnormalities of the chest wall. For the Cardiology staff, dealing with the emotional needs of children and their families is as important as dealing with the physical and medical needs of each patient. Continuing support programs and activities for patients and their families include: To make a … Continue reading →