Heart care treatments
Our team of highly-trained experts, including cardiologists, surgeons and specialists, brings decades of experience with common and complex heart conditions, using groundbreaking technology and proven methods to provide the most advanced patient care.
Treatments for heart conditions
We offer heart care from prevention to long-term management, using advanced imaging to assess heart function and discover causes of symptoms. Your plan is tailored to your health history, symptoms and goals.
Diagnostic testing and monitoring:
* Cardiac catheterization
* Exercise and nuclear stress testing
* Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
* Holter monitoring and cardiac event monitoring
* Electrophysiology (EP) studies
* Tilt table testing for syncope
* Nuclear medicine imaging
Coronary artery disease and interventional cardiology: [www.vandaliahealth.org/services/heart-care/treatments/interventional-cardiology]
* Angioplasty and stent placement (PCI)
* Atherectomy (plaque removal)
* Treatment of complex coronary artery disease, including chronic total occlusion
* Advanced coronary interventions with circulatory support
Heart rhythm care (electrophysiology): [www.vandaliahealth.org/services/heart-care/treatments/electrophysiology]
* Cardiac ablation procedures [www.vandaliahealth.org/services/heart-care/treatments/cryoablation-arrhythmia-afib]
* 3D mapping and EP-guided treatment
* Cardioversion
* Pacemaker implantation and monitoring
* Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) placement
* Implantable loop recorders
* Lead extraction procedures
Structural heart and valve care:
* Surgical valve repair and replacement
* Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) [www.vandaliahealth.org/services/heart-care/treatments/tavr]
* Mitral valve repair and MitraClip® [www.vandaliahealth.org/services/heart-care/treatments/mitraclipr]
* Tricuspid valve repair
* Atrial septal defect (ASD) closure
* Patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure
Congestive Heart Failure:
* Advanced heart failure management
* CardioMEMS™ remote monitoring
* Ventricular assist devices (VAD)
* Optimization of medical therapy and underlying conditions
Cardiac surgery: [www.vandaliahealth.org/services/heart-care/treatments]
* Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
* Aortic and mitral valve repair procedures
* Surgical atrial fibrillation (Cox-Maze procedure)
* Complex heart and chest procedures
Stroke prevention and vascular procedures:
* WATCHMAN FLX™ [www.vandaliahealth.org/services/heart-care/treatments/watchman] eft atrial appendage closure implant
* Carotid artery stenting and endarterectomy
* Peripheral angioplasty and vascular interventions
Cardiac rehabilitation and specialized programs:
* Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
* Pediatric cardiology
* Dialysis access procedures (WavelinQ™)
Minimally invasive and advanced treatment options
Minimally invasive treatments can reduce recovery time and help you return to your daily routine faster. They often require smaller incisions and may reduce pain and time spent in the hospital.
Examples of minimally invasive and catheter-based treatments include:
* Angioplasty and stent placement
* Cardiac ablation procedures
* Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
* Mitral valve repair with catheter-based techniques
* Left atrial appendage closure procedures
Find a specialist
Our cardiologists and heart specialists can help.
What to expect from your treatment
- Upgrade your diet: Choose more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. Reduce the amount of salt, added sugars and high-fat or processed foods you eat.
- Increase physical activity. Aim for regular movement such as walking, biking or light exercises. Even small increases can help improve your heart health over time.
- Manage stress. Use relaxation, sleep, mindfulness or activities you enjoy to help with daily stress. Ongoing stress can affect your heart and health.
- Quit smoking. If you use tobacco, quitting is one of the most important steps for better heart health. Your care team can provide resources and support.
- Control blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes. Work with your provider to monitor and manage these conditions. Medication may help. You may also see improvement when you eat better, exercise and quit smoking.
Common signs of a heart attack include chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, pain in the arm, back, neck or jaw, nausea, lightheadedness or unusual fatigue. Symptoms can be different for each person and may come on suddenly or build over time.
If you think you may be having a heart attack, call 911 right away and go to the nearest emergency room. Do not wait to see if symptoms improve. Getting early heart attack care can reduce damage to your heart and improve your body's ability to recover.
A family history of heart disease can increase your risk of developing certain heart conditions, especially if close relatives were diagnosed at a younger age. This information helps us better understand your risk and protect your long-term heart health.
We offer treatments in our hospitals, clinics and outpatient locations throughout West Virginia. Many services such as diagnostic testing, monitoring and follow-up care are available close to home. More advanced procedures and surgeries are performed at specialized hospitals or surgery centers with the teams and technology needed for complex care.
We combine experienced specialists, advanced technology and a coordinated approach to care across West Virginia. We're accredited by the American College of Cardiology [www.acc.org/] and recognized as a High Performing Hospital for Heart Failure by U.S. News & World Report. These recognitions reflect our commitment to consistent, high-quality, evidence-based care close to home.
