Home to Award-Winning Cardiovascular Care
Your heart is more than a marvelous muscle; it powers your body and mind in your every endeavor. So when it needs healing, you deserve compassionate heart experts in your corner — and that's who you'll find at AdventHealth Dade City.
Our board-certified cardiologists, electrophysiologists and surgeons treat heart diseases with leading-edge technology and innovative therapies while keeping your whole health in mind. Count on us for the expertise your heart needs to keep beating strong and steady.
How We Diagnose, Treat and Care for Your Heart
- Heart Attack Care
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A heart attack happens when a blood clot blocks an artery in your heart. It’s always a medical emergency, and always requires immediate care. During a heart attack, 85% of heart damage happens within the first two hours. If you have some of these early symptoms, call 911 for immediate medical attention:
- Anxiety
- Back pain
- Chest pain (pressure, squeezing or discomfort)
- Fatigue
- Feeling of fullness
- Jaw pain
- Nausea
- Pain that travels down one or both arms
- Shortness of breath
We use the most advanced cardiac care to minimize the damage from a heart attack and return you to whole health. Diagnostic tools give our providers a clear picture of your heart and set you on the right path for treatment.
Depending on your health and condition, your treatment may include:
- Cardiac rehabilitation to increase your strength and help you establish a heart-healthy lifestyle
- Implanted devices to maximize heart function
- Medication to address your condition and relieve symptoms
- Surgery to remove blockages and restore function
- Heart Disease Care
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At AdventHealth Dade City, we’re honored to care for your heart. We'll address your heart disease through medication, lifestyle changes or minimally invasive surgery before it can lead to more serious issues like heart attack or stroke. If you’re dealing with coronary heart disease or other cardiac-related illnesses, our experts will get you on the road to recovery.
- Heart Failure Care
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A congestive heart failure diagnosis may feel overwhelming, but our team is here to help you get back to what matters most. Together, we’ll find the treatment that addresses your unique health needs and goals. And we’ll be at your side for every step of your cardiac care.
At our hospital, you have a range of options to support your heart health, including:
- Cardiac catheterization
- Coaching on heart-healthy lifestyle changes
- Counseling and support for your mind and spirit
- Implanted devices
- Medication
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Heart Rhythm Care
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Your heartbeat is the rhythm of your life. But sometimes, your heart can beat too fast, too slow or irregularly.
Arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeats) can cause serious health problems. Our heart rhythm specialists will evaluate your arrhythmia and recommend the best treatment. Our team will also treat any underlying condition causing your arrhythmia and monitor you to ensure your whole health.
This may include:
- Implanted devices like pacemakers or cardioverter defibrillators (ICD)
- Medication to regulate your heart’s rhythm
- Procedures to help your heart maintain a normal rhythm
- Stroke Care
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Hundreds of thousands of Americans experience a stroke each year, and stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability. A stroke requires immediate care, and symptoms can appear suddenly, including:
- Confusion
- Drooping on one side of the face
- Loss of balance or coordination
- Severe headache
- Slurred speech
- Trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Weakness or numbness, especially on one side of the body
If you have one or more of these stroke symptoms, call 911 right away. Getting treatment within the first few hours after seeing signs of a stroke can reduce your risk of long-term side effects and disability.
Your recovery begins the moment you enter our emergency room. We’ll deliver the care you need to help reduce your risk of long-term complications. Our rehab team will work closely with you to provide physical, occupational or speech therapy to help you get back to the activities you love.
- Vascular Disease Care
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When your vascular system — the network of blood vessels that transport blood and oxygen to and from your heart — is impeded, it can be like facing highway construction during your morning commute. An unwell web of arteries, veins and capillaries puts up roadblocks to your blood flow. Keeping this system clear and healthy is important for stroke and heart attack prevention.
We treat a variety of vascular diseases, including:
- Aneurysm
- Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
- Blood clots
- Buerger disease
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- Pulmonary embolism
Whatever your vascular health, trust our compassionate experts to do everything in their power to keep your heart healthy now and in the future.
- Women’s Heart Health
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Women have unique heart health needs as cardiovascular disease often appears differently in women than in men. The signs and symptoms of heart attacks in women aren’t always the same as those in men. Research shows that understanding how to recognize and treat cardiac conditions in female patients results in better outcomes.
At AdventHealth Dade City, we take a whole-person approach with these unique factors in mind to treat women’s cardiac health while easing their minds and lifting their spirits.
Cardiac Care Services We Offer
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Arteriography
Arteriography is a medical imaging technique that’s used to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins and heart chambers.
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Calcium Scoring
This is a non-invasive test using an X-ray called computed tomography (CT) to detect calcified plaque in the coronary arteries. A score of zero indicates a low risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), while a higher score is associated with a greater risk for CAD.
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Cardiac CT Angiography
This exam uses advanced CT technology and intravenous dye to create 3D pictures of the moving heart and large vessels.
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Cardiac Ablation
Cardiac ablation is often used to correct heart rhythm issues. A catheter is inserted into the heart to correct structural problems that may be causing the arrhythmia. Tissue inside the heart is scarred or destroyed to prevent continuing abnormal rhythms.
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Cardiac Catheterization
Guided by X-ray, your doctor will thread a catheter from a blood vessel in your groin or arm to your heart, allowing us to run tests to determine how well your heart is functioning. Cardiac catheterization can also help treat certain conditions if needed.
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Cardiac MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a painless test that uses radio waves, magnets and a computer to create detailed pictures of your heart.
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Cardiac Rehab
Our cardiac rehabilitation program includes extensive education, monitored exercise and fitness maintenance designed to help you maximize strength and regain independence.
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Cardiovascular Ultrasound
This painless procedure uses sound waves to examine the blood flow through the heart and arteries in the neck, arms or legs.
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Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical treatment for carotid artery disease. In this procedure, our surgeons remove plaque from the carotid artery to restore healthy blood flow to the brain and lower the risk of a stroke.
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Cerebrovascular Studies
Our innovative cerebrovascular disease treatments will help you get back to doing what you love. When needed, we also perform minimally invasive brain surgeries that have dramatically lower risks of side effects than traditional open surgeries.
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Coronary Angioplasty
Coronary angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that increases blood flow through narrowed or hardened arteries. A catheter with a tiny balloon is sent through the groin or arm to where the narrowing occurs, pushing the plaque or scar tissue against the arterial wall so that blood flow can resume.
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Diagnostic Cath Lab
A thin, hollow tube called a catheter is inserted into the heart to determine how well the heart is functioning.
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Electrocardiogram (ECC or EKG)
An ECG, also called an EKG, is a quick, painless test using sensors attached to your chest to measure your heart's electrical activity. It can show how fast or slow the heart is beating and detect irregular heartbeats, known as arrhythmias.
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Electrophysiology (EP)
Our electrophysiologists use physical evaluations and catheter-based procedures to pinpoint the location and cause of your heart rhythm disorder, uncovering vital information to determine how to treat your irregular heartbeat.
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Endarterectomy
Endarterectomy is a stroke-prevention procedure to remove plaque buildup inside the carotid artery. Our vascular surgeons may perform this procedure for significant blockages from carotid artery disease or for patients who've had a mini-stroke.
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Heart Risk Assessment
To feel whole, it’s important to keep your heart healthy and strong. Because heart disease can be silent for many people, take charge of your health today and learn more about your risk.
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Interventional Cardiology
This branch of heart care uses catheter-based procedures to treat heart disease.
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Loop Recorder Implants
This heart-monitoring device implanted in the chest continuously records the heart's rhythm for up to three years.
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Nuclear Cardiac Testing
Nuclear cardiac testing involves non-invasive techniques to assess myocardial blood flow, evaluate the heart's pumping function and visualize the location of a heart attack.
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Pacemaker Implants
A pacemaker device stimulates the heart muscle and regulates its contractions. It is inserted into the heart surgically.
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Peripheral Arterial and Venous Studies
Peripheral arterial disease involves plaque buildup in the arteries affecting a part of the body, commonly the legs. Venous studies allow diagnosis via physical exam and non-invasive testing like ultrasound or blood pressure measurements.
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Pulmonary Hypertension Treatments
We offer a range of treatments to help you feel your best. Many people respond well to medicine, lifestyle changes and rehabilitation. If surgery is necessary to address high blood pressure in the lungs, our world-class surgeons are dedicated to assessing and treating people with severe hypertension.
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Stenting
Stenting is a procedure that uses a small, expandable tube called a stent to open a clogged artery. It's often used to treat conditions caused by a blocked or narrowed artery, including coronary heart disease and peripheral artery disease.
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Stress Tests
In a standard stress test, a technician will attach electrical conductors to your body, which are then connected to a nearby monitor. The electrodes record your heart activity while you exercise on a treadmill or stationary bike.
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Tilt-Table Testing
If you often feel faint, a tilt-table test can help us better understand the cause. Our team will monitor your heart rate, blood pressure and response to a specific medication as you lie on a table and are slowly tilted upward.
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Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
This detailed ultrasound test administered through the mouth and throat captures live pictures of the heart and its blood vessels.
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Pulmonary Rehab
We take a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates time-tested techniques and whole-person care. We’ll provide the exercise therapy, education and support to help you reach your goals.
Complete Care for a Range of Conditions
- Anemia
- Aneurysmal Disease
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Arterial Blockages
- Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
- Bradycardia
- Blood Clots
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chronic Venous Obstructions
- Circulation Disorders
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Heart Attack
- Heart Failure
- Heart Valve Disease
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Limb Salvage
- Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
- Obstructive Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Renal Vascular Disease
- Stroke
- Ulcers of the Legs, Feet and Toes
- Varicose and Spider Veins
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Disease
Keep Your Heart Beating Strong
To feel whole, it’s important to keep your heart healthy and strong. As the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, heart disease can be silent for many people. You can take charge of your health today, and the first step is knowing your risk.
Early Heart Attack Care (EHAC) education can help you recognize the warning signs of a heart attack. By learning about the early signs of cardiac arrest and understanding the risk factors, you could help a loved one (or yourself) get critical care faster — which can greatly improve outcomes.
Take a Look Inside Our Cardiac Cath Lab
Knowing what to expect from a procedure can bring peace of mind. Get an inside look at what the cardiac catheterization experience is like at AdventHealth Dade City from start to finish.
Trust That Your Heart's in Great Hands Here
Lean on our network of providers — cardiac surgeons, heart rhythm specialists, cardiologists and interventional cardiologists and other experts — to take your cardiovascular health to heart. We'll help you keep putting your heart into everything you do.
We're Home to Nationally Recognized Care
AdventHealth Dade City is an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation. We also have been designated as a Primary Stroke Center by AHCA, meaning our multidisciplinary stroke team is here for you 24/7. In addition, our cardiac cath lab is accredited by the American College of Cardiology, demonstrating our team's ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who come into our cath lab.
National Leader in Heart Attack Care
AdventHealth Dade City is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a nationally rated leader in heart attack care.
Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation
This accreditation recognizes our approach to cath lab services and our implementation of all essential pre-, peri- and post-procedures.
Chest Pain Accreditation
This designation proves our competency in treating heart attacks with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Heart Failure Accreditation
We’re committed to our patients, and our clinicians provide best practices in heart failure care.
Expert, Wholehearted Care for Your Whole Life
Breaking down barriers to better heart health. That’s what multidisciplinary care means to us. Our Cardiology Nurse Navigator can connect you to the local nutrition, exercise and surgical experts who can help you feel better and feel whole as you continue your journey to wellness. From helping with medication management to supporting your rehabilitation progress, our approach to care is simple: We’re here to help you get from where you are now to where you want to be.