cardiac care

Brighton, MA – Steward St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center has received a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Cardiac Care designation by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated providers that have proven to deliver quality care with safe practices that lead to better health outcomes for patients.

Earlier in the year, The Medical Center of Southeast Texas (The Medical Center) kicked off the official launch of their new Open Heart Surgery program. In partnership with a team of 14 cardiologists, the new program further compliments a robust Heart & Vascular service line that has performed over 2,600 life-saving procedures in the past twelve months. Speaking to the high-quality program that has been built, hospital Cardiology Committee Chairman, Dr.

Dr. Cindy John, a cardiologist with Steward Health Group, is passionate about helping her patients create habits for optimal heart health.

“Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States,” said Dr. John. “Every 36 seconds – in the time it takes for you to send a text message – someone dies from cardiovascular disease in this country.”

These facts have driven Dr. John to become a fierce advocate in the fight against heart disease, educating her patients on risk factors and preventative measures to keep their heart health in check.

SHARON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LAUNCHES LESS INVASIVE CARDIAC PROCEDURE, EXPANDING ACCESS TO ADVANCED CARE

The TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) procedure marks Beginning of Sharon Regional’s Structural Heart Program

Sharon, PA – Late last month, Sharon Regional Medical Center – a Steward family hospital – completed its first successful TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) procedure. The successful procedure marks the start of the community’s expanded access to cutting edge, advanced cardiac care.

New system enhances accuracy of nuclear testing results, improves patient comfort, and reduces imaging time

Ayer, MA – Nashoba Valley Medical Center today introduced new, state-of-the-art nuclear cardiac imaging technology designed to enhance cardiac disease detection and improve each patient’s experience. The new cardiac imaging scanner, the D-SPECT® Vista scanner, a Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) nuclear cardiac imaging system, offers patients the latest in cardiac imaging by:

The terms "sudden cardiac arrest" (SCA) and "heart attack" can be easily confused; however, the two conditions are vastly different.  October is the month set aside to educate the public on SCA, what causes it, and how it can be prevented.

Rockledge Regional reaches out to Brevard County patients struggling financially due to COVID-19 with a program offering affordable, transparent prices and no surprise bills.

Cardiac Team Successfully Performs the Hospital’s First MitraClip® Minimally Invasive Procedure for Severe Mitral Regurgitation to Correct Serious Heart Valve Condition

Sharon Regional Medical Center Expands Access to Specialty Care in Lawrence, Mercer and Venango Counties.  The specialists include Randall Hofius, DO, general surgeon and Phillip Painley, DO, interventional cardiologist.  Both Drs. Hofius and Painley are on the medical staff of Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mountain Vista hold its 11th Annual Heart Healthy Day event to help Arizonans take charge of their heart health with free health screenings and wellness tips.