Cardiovascular Services

Each year heart disease claims more American lives than any other disease. Providence utilizes a network of invasive and interventional cardiologists to provide the best care possible.

Cardiovascular Services available at Providence include comprehensive prevention, diagnostic, and treatment for patients dealing with cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease, stroke, diseases of the arteries and heart failure.

 

Care from one of Providence's highly qualified cardiologists is right at your finger tip if you or your loved one experience any of the following symptoms:

• Cramping leg pain, tightness, tiredness or weakness
• Trouble walking
• Swollen legs
• Varicose veins
• Ulcers on your legs, feet or toes
• Cool skin temperature in your arms and legs
• Changes in skin color on arms and legs
• Vision loss or slurred speech (carotid artery blockage)
• Persistent abdominal or back pain (abdominal aortic aneurysm)
• Chest pain and breathing difficulty (pulmonary embolus)
• Sudden, severe chest pain (heart attack)

Click here to connect with one of our invasive and interventional cardiologists or call our physician referral services line at (202) 269-7500.

Nutrition counseling by Providence registered dietitians is available on an inpatient and outpatient basis for cardiovascular or heart disease diets. Providence follows the American Heart Association guidelines including DASH and low sodium diets. Call (202) 269-7276 for more information.

Common Conditions

The Cardiovascular Team treats conditions that include:

• Coronary Heart Disease
• Carotid Artery Disease
• Stroke
• Heart Failure
• Claudication
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
• Diabetic Foot Conditions
• Peripheral Artery Disease
• Renal Artery Disease
• Venous Insufficiencies

Cardiovascular Diagnostic Services

Providence provides comprehensive diagnostic care for many conditions. Diagnostic tools include:

Vascular Lab                                                            Cardiology- Echo Lab

Carotid Artery Doppler Renal Artery Doppler Upper & Lower Extremity Arterial Doppler

Trans Esophageal Echo (TEE) 2-D Echo

Interventional Diagnostics

Echocardiography Laboratory Electrocardiography (EKG) Electroneurodiagnostics (EEG)

Exercise Stress Testing Holter Monitoring Non-Invasive Vascular Studies

Invasive & Interventional Cardiovascular Treatments

When a more invasive treatment plan is recommended by a cardiologist, Providence has the necessary services to treat your condition. Treatments include:

Congestive Heart Failure Therapy Treatment of heart failure, when tissues of the body are temporarily not receiving enough blood and oxygen, includes device implant Electrophysiology Diagnostic Services Treatment for irregular heart beats or arrhythmia which includes, Tilt Table & EP drug therapy

Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions Treatment for diseased arteries of the heart which includes balloon angiography & stent placement Diagnostic Coronary Angiography Treatment for coronary heart disease which includes cardiac catheterization

For more information or to schedule and appointment for any of these services, call

(202) 269-7118.