Trusted for Award-Winning Cardiovascular Care
Your heart is more than a muscle. It powers your body and fuels your mind. So when it comes to keeping it safe, you deserve the best and brightest specialists in your corner — and that's what you can expect at AdventHealth locations in the Heartland region.
Our cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists and rehab specialists deliver research-backed therapies and top-of-the-line treatments for heart diseases. Plus, our care network features the only interventional radiology unit and the only certified heart and vascular center in the Heartland. Trust us to help heal your heart while lifting your spirit.
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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We’re honored to care for your heart. We'll address your heart disease through minimally invasive surgery, medication or lifestyle changes 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 approach that addresses your unique health needs and goals and be by 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 signs of stroke, 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 return to your favorite activities.
- 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 their male counterparts. Research shows that understanding how to recognize and treat cardiac conditions in female patients results in better outcomes.
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, too.
Cardiac Services We Offer
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Cardiac Rehab
Our cardiac rehabilitation program includes extensive education, monitored exercise and fitness programs designed to help you maximize strength and regain independence.
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Cardiovascular Ultrasound
A procedure that uses sound waves to examine the blood flow through the heart and arteries in the neck, arms or legs.
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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 (ECG 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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Interventional Cardiology
Interventional cardiology is a branch of heart care that uses catheter-based procedures to treat heart disease.
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Loop Recorder Implants
A heart-monitoring device implanted in the chest continuously records the heart's rhythm for up to three years.
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Pacemaker Implants
A pacemaker is a medical device that stimulates the heart muscle and regulates its contractions. It is inserted into the heart surgically.
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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.
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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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Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
A TEE is a detailed ultrasound test administered through the mouth and throat to see better live pictures of the heart and its blood vessels.
Complete Cardiovascular Care for a Range of Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Heart Failure
- Vascular 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.
Join Us for Heart-Healthy Events
AdventHealth Sebring, AdventHealth Lake Placid and AdventHealth Wauchula offer educational events on heart health throughout the year in our community. Explore our upcoming events and join us to learn how to keep your heart beating strong.
Rest Assured Your Heart's in Good Hands
Our cardiology providers — cardiac surgeons, heart rhythm specialists, cardiologists and interventional cardiologists and other professionals — are ready to care for your whole health. Explore our network of experts who'll help your heart keep beating strong.
The Heartland's Only Primary Stroke Center
Good stroke care can save lives. The best stroke care can give you the greatest chance at a life full of happiness and wellness. That's our goal — and we know it's your goal, too. If a stroke happens, we’ll act quickly and decisively to help you find relief faster.
Expert, Wholehearted Care for Your Whole Life
Breaking down barriers to better heart health. That’s what multidisciplinary care means to us. Our Care Coordinators 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.