Great River Health Cardiology provides diagnosis and treatment of heart
and blood vessel conditions using noninvasive and minimally invasive procedures.
Services are available 24 hours a day in our Heart & Vascular Center.
Heart and vascular problems can limit your activities. Our clinic uses
a variety of treatments to improve symptoms like shortness of breath and
chest pain so you can enjoy a better quality of life.
What Is Cardiology?
Cardiology is the study and treatment of disorders of the heart; it is
a medical specialty that is involved in the care of all things associated
with the heart and the arteries.
Cardiologists are physicians who diagnose and treat conditions of the heart
and blood vessels, including:
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat)
Cardiomyopathy
Congestive heart failure
Coronary artery disease
Heart valve defects
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Peripheral artery disease
Know Heart Attack Warning Signs
Call 911 if you have one or more of these signs:
Breaking out in a cold sweat, anxiety, nausea, or lightheadedness.
Discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes
or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure,
squeezing, fullness, or pain.
Discomfort or pain in other areas of the upper body, including one or both
arms, the back, neck, jaw, or mouth.
Shortness of breath, which often comes with or before chest discomfort.
A physician referral is not required to make an appointment. If already
are a patient, you may call our clinic after hours to cancel an appointment
or request to reschedule an appointment. If you are in distress, our answering
service will contact a cardiologist for you. If you think you are experiencing
an emergency, call 911.
