Heart disease is the nation's number one killer, an equal threat to men and women alike, a statistic that St. Mary Medical Center is doing something about. We were the first in the community to offer cardiac services, and we remain the hospital you can count on.

If you've been diagnosed with heart disease, you know it is essential you take immediate action. Even if you haven't, you need to understand the risks and take preventive action. Whether it is prevention or intervention, St. Mary Heart Care offers a comprehensive program to help you take control.

A Crucial Diagnostic Advantage

The first hurdle in addressing your heart concerns is to identify the problem. St. Mary's all-digital cardiovascular imaging system advances conventional x-ray imaging to the next level.

At St. Mary, every patient's treatment is unique and based on your individual diagnosis. Our expert cardiac team works closely with you to determine the best course of action, using a minimally invasive treatment wherever possible to reduce risk and speed recovery. The latest techniques are performed in the hospital's catheterization lab.

• Angioplasty
• Stenting
• AngioJet
• Rotablator
• Electrophysiology
• Brachytherapy

When Catheterization is Not an Option

St. Mary offers the full continuum of heart care, including surgical procedures when catheterization alternatives are not enough for your individual circumstance. Depending on your needs, we offer a variety of treatment techniques and technologies.

• Standard Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, including both on-pump (heart valve machine) and off-pump techniques
• Valve Replacement Surgery

Minimally Invasive procedures are an alternative for some patients. The benefits include a smaller incision, shorter hospital stays, reduced pain and greater mobility soon after surgery, all leading to quicker recovery.

St. Mary is on the leading edge of the new science of heart care, on of the few regional area hospitals to use robotic arms and video assistance to perform less invasive heart surgery.

An exceptional team of experts in every area of heart care is the foundation of St. Mary Heart Care. In addition to diagnosis and treatment, we begin with wellness opportunities and conclude with rehabilitation support services.

• Educational Programs: Through our education center, we offer an ongoing series of valuable seminars and wellness sessions focused on heart care and disease prevention.
• Rehabilitation: Our cardiac rehabilitation center is staffed by therapists and other health care professionals dedicated to helping you regain your heart health.