Iowa Heart Mobile Imaging Iowa Heart Center and Mercy Medical Center bring mobile imaging services to cardiac and vascular patients across Central Iowa. To make an appointment to see Iowa Heart Mobile at the Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, please call 641-842-2151. Jolene Runkel is employed by the Iowa Heart Center and specializes in cardiology. She received her nursing degree from the Mercy College of Health Sciences and completed her nurse practitioner training at the Creighton University Medical School. To make an appointment to see Jolene at the Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, please call515-235-5000. Dr. Wickemeyer is employed by the Iowa Heart Center and specializes in cardiology. He received his undergraduate degree from Tufts University and his medical degree from the New York Medical College. He completed an internship, residency and cardiology fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine. He serves as medical director of the heart transplantation program at Mercy Medical Center. He is board certified in general and nuclear cardiology. To make an appointment to see Dr. Wickemeyer at the Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, please call 515-235-5000. See more here: Cardiology - Knoxville Hospital & Clinics … Continue reading →

Our doctors in general cardiology give you the basics you need to know about heart care. If you are experiencing chest pain or heart attack symptoms, our cardiologists and other specialists will help you find the diagnosis for your condition. Our specialists also work with patients to prevent future heart disease problems and concerns from past problems. If you have any concerns about symptoms that may be related to a heart attackpain or pressure in the chest, shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, sweating and clammy skin, dizziness or fainting, unexplained weakness or fatigue, rapid or irregular pulsemake an appointment with a general cardiologist by contacting us. We will not hesitate to get you the care you need and find you the right specialist if necessary. Our cardiologists also see a number of patients outside the Salt Lake area, including other areas of Utah, Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming. To see the number of areas they also practice, visit the Outreach Program. Outreach Program Read more: General Cardiology | University of Utah Health Care … Continue reading →

Cardiology is the medical specialty which involves the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, conditions, or defects of the heart and circulatory system. Cardiology, or cardiovascular medicine, is a rapidly growing field, as technological and pharmaceutical advancements continue to be developed by scientists and researchers. If you're interested in the field of cardiology, and finding cardiology jobs or careers in cardiovascular health, you may choose from a wide variety of education levels, skill levels, and income levels. Whether you're interested in working in a business office, medical office or hospital, there are jobs available to you in cardiology. If youre interested in clinical jobs treating patients, or non-clinical jobs supporting those who treat patients, there are many options for many exciting cardiology careers. You can make an impact on one of the most prevalent killers of people in America heart disease. A cardiologist is a physician who treats heart diseases and defects as well as providing preventative care and diagnosis of the cardiovascular system. There are many different types of cardiologists some focus more on diagnosis, prevention, and medications, while other cardiologists are more procedure-oriented, performing angioplasties and other life-saving operations. There are a variety of nursing careers in the field … Continue reading →

Sixth Annual Structural Heart Intervention and Imaging: A Practical Approach (Live Meeting) Posted by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Dates...February 8-10, 2017. Location...San Diego Marriott La Jolla 4240 La Jolla Village Drive La Jolla, California 92037 Cardiology CME Credit hours....12. CME Credits Awarded by....Scripps Health. Cost.........$599 to 650 for physicians. Other groups have lower fees. (See registration) Target Audience...Interventional Cardiologists, Invasive Cardiologists, Echocardiographers, Interventional Radiologists, Cardiovascular Surgeons, Cardiac Anesthesiologists, Cardiology Nurses and Physician Assistants, Cardiovascular Sonographers and Cardiac Catheterization Technicians. Format...Live Meeting with Lectures and Panel Discussions. Highlights of the Sixth Annual Structural Heart Intervention and Imaging include: Multidisciplinary expert faculty emphasizing a team approach to care Combination of educational formats, including live demonstrations of catheter-based structural heart disease interventional procedures with intraprocedural imaging, clinical-pathological correlations with ex vivo cardiac specimen, and pertinent didactic lectures Interactive formats, panel discussions, Q&A, and more Live satellite case transmissions Expanded satellite symposia and hands-on workshops Mobile conference app with access to course materials and recordings from the convenience of your mobile device or computer After attending the Sixth Annual Structural Heart Intervention and Imaging, you should be able to: Assemble the appropriate multidisciplinary team, imaging technologies and catheter equipment to perform structural heart disease interventions. Identify … Continue reading →

Because heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, knowing how to take care of yourself and where to go if you develop cardiovascular problems could save your life. Affinity Heart, Lung & Vascular Center in Appleton and Oshkoshare the most extensive centers for heart and lung testing, treatment, rehabilitation and preventive care in Northeast Wisconsin. We offer the latest in cardiology techniques, drugs and interventions for patients of all ages. Plus, Affinity hospitals in Appleton, Oshkosh and Chilton feature state-of-the-art emergency services, including specially-trained nurses and on-call cardiac doctors 24 hours per day.To learn more about our facilities use the links to the right. Our expert board-certified cardiologists, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, specially-trained and certified nurses, technicians and other medical professionals use the latest technology for diagnosing and treating cardiac problems. They work as a team with your personal doctor to bring you the most advanced care possible. Affinity cardiologists provide lifestyle consultations with patients and family members. They offer technical expertise in all diagnostic and treatment procedures and provide the information necessary for making the best medical decisions. Treatment options include the following: Affinity heart and lung care services offer non-invasive testing, cardiac catheterization, … Continue reading →