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Cardiology Fort Madison

  • Category: Great River Health

About This Location

WHAT IS CARDIOLOGY?

Cardiology is the study and treatment of disorders of the heart; it is a medical specialty which is involved in the care of all things associated with the heart and the arteries.

Services at this location
  • Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat)
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Heart valve defects
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Peripheral artery disease
Additional Information

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.