PVSEC's cardiology department provides specialty care, diagnostics, and management of all cardiac diseases in dogs and cats. In addition, the cardiology department works side by side with all the other specialty departments in helping to manage any cardiac complications that may arise as a result of non-cardiac diseases. We strongly encourage that all clinical information, such as recent radiographs, blood work, and recent medical history - including current medications and doses - be provided at or prior to the time of the appointment to expedite the diagnostic process. When complete referral information is provided, echocardiograms may be performed by the cardiologist during the appointment to allow clients to wait for completion of diagnostics. Because echocardiography is a dynamic study and image quality is operator dependent, the cardiology service is not able to interpret studies performed by other clinicians. With the exception of echocardiography, diagnostic tests are not repeated unless the patient's condition has recently changed or repeat tests are otherwise necessary to provide the best medical care possible. With the June 2014 addition to the second floor of PVSEC's hospital, the cardiology department now has more space dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions in dogs and cats. … Continue reading →

Cardiology is the study of cardiovascular illness, the care of all things related to the heart. It is a specialization amongst physicians. Cardiology also includes arteries and it used to diagnose and treat conditions like blockages. Cardiologists should not be confused with cardiac surgeons. Cardiac surgeons go into the chest and perform heart surgeries, while cardiologists perform tests and procedures like angioplasty. Cardiology is the discipline that researches, diagnoses and treats heart injuries and diseases as well as their causes. A cardiologist will treat your heart problem while staying aware of other conditions, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and other factors that risk damaging the heart. Some of these risk factors include a family history of heart disease, obesity, cigarette smoking, poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle. Since cardiology is a specialized field of medicine, you should not necessarily rely on your regular healthcare provider to care for your heart. In fact, he or she may well be able to deal with minor problems, but will usually refer you to a specialist if the symptoms appear to be serious. In other instances, your physician may simply consult with a cardiology specialist in order to determine the best course … Continue reading →

SLUCarecardiologists are the forefront of heart treatment in St. Louis, offering new techniques such as a hybrid approach toatrial fibrillation (A-Fib) that combines surgery and the use of a catheter to help the heart regain its proper rhythm. (Learn more about Hybrid Maze at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.) Each advance continues a tradition of excellent heart care pioneered by the Saint Louis University cardiologists who performed the region's first heart transplant and established the area's first cardiac catheterization laboratory. As part of an academic medical practice, SLUCare cardiologists are teachers at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, where their work is rated highly both locally and nationally. They are also researchers participating in key studies of the heart, including those funded by the National Institutes of Health. Our cardiologists provide state-of-the-art heart services in SLUCare's 10,000-square-foot clinic at the University Tower office building, including cardiac stress tests, ECGs, and monitoring of arrhythmias and cardiovascular devices. Our providers also see patients at SLUCare Des Peres, where our services include echocardiographic rest and stress studies, and diagnostic cardiac catheterization. Our outpatient cardiac catheterization services are also available at the SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital - West Pavilion. This … Continue reading →

Follow your heart to award winning care at Aurora BayCare Cardiology. Our mission is to help people lead healthier lives through the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. We're known throughout the region for our superior cardiovascular care and successful clinical outcomes. Our cardiologists offer preventive cardiac care, heart disease management and strategies for a heart-healthy lifestyle. The cardiologists at Aurora BayCare Cardiology have developed a comprehensive program that brings the most advanced cardiac services to our community. When you see a cardiologist at Aurora BayCare, you can expect expert cardiovascular care personalized to meet your heart health concerns. Our skilled care includes: Our cardiologists are experts in anticoagulation management, cardiovascular disease risk reduction and interventional cardiology, among other services. Our cardiologists were the first to introduce coronary CT angiography, a non-invasive technique for studying coronary arteries without catheterization. We also received national recognition for our stroke care program. Aurora BayCare Medical Center was recently named by Truven Health Analytics for the fourth time as among the 50 Top Hospitals nationally for cardiovascular care. Award winners had higher survival rates, kept more patients complication-free and achieved these results at a lower cost than other hospitals. Learn more about the … Continue reading →