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Today, sophisticated
diagnostic modalities and highly advanced technologies
are making it possible for people with cardiac conditions
to live longer and better lives. Often, a patient with
cardiac disease will require intervention by various medical
professionalsfrom a cardiologist for medical management
to a cardiothoracic surgeon, if more aggressive intervention
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Continuum Heart Institute features
a team of medical cardiologists, interventional cardiologists,
cardiac surgeons and cardiac rehabilitation specialists,
as well as nurse practitioners, physician assistants and
other health professionals who specialize in heart disease.
All of our staff members are committed to making the process
of diagnosis and treatment as comfortable as possible
for our patients and their families. Click on the services
below to find out more. |
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Considered
the first line of defense for cardiac disease, medical
cardiology uses noninvasive procedures to diagnose
and treat heart disease. |
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For
patients who need a more involved level of diagnostic
testing and treatment, the Continuum Heart Institute
specializes in all coronary angiography and interventional
procedures. |
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When
cardiac surgery becomes necessary, our program offers
the latest procedures and technologies to ensure
the safest, most effective treatment possible. |
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Our
arrhythmia services perform a variety of invasive
and noninvasive techniques to understand and treat
abnormal heart rhythms. |
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This
specialized program is geared toward improving the
quality of life and reducing the risk of death for
patients with congestive heart failure. |
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For
patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, we offer
a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, a range of
treatments and screenings for relatives. |
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This
important program is staffed by experts in adult
cardiology who have specialized training in the
unique needs of adult patients with congenital heart
disease. |
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