Cardiology
Cardiology is the medical treatment of diseases of the heart and parts of the circulatory system. Cardiologists are the doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating these conditions.
Cardiologists in Trinity, Florida
Whether you have a cardiovascular emergency or a planned procedure, our experienced heart team at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital offers skilled, compassionate care.
Our heart and vascular physicians and team provide advanced services to help manage your symptoms and promote your recovery. We also specialize in minimally invasive procedures that often result in less scarring and reduced pain, helping you recover even more quickly. Combining these innovative technologies and our expertise, we listen carefully to your needs and develop personalized treatments to help you lead a heart-healthy life.
Is your heart healthy?
Understanding your heart health is critical to getting the care you need. We offer a health risk assessment to help get you started.
Understanding your heart health is critical to getting the care you need. We offer a health risk assessment to help get you started.
Cardiovascular conditions we treat
In our emergency room (ER) and our hospital's heart center, we provide comprehensive care for a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, including:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm
- Arrhythmia
- Heart attack
- Heart failure (including congestive heart failure)
- Peripheral artery disease
- Renal artery stenosis
- ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
- Stroke
Services and treatments for cardiovascular conditions
We offer minimally invasive and advanced options for heart treatment, including:
Diagnosing heart and vascular conditions
Successful treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis. So, in addition to complete physical exams, we offer full-service imaging technologies to guide your diagnosis. For heart and vascular conditions, our physicians use specialized technologies, including:
- Angiography
- Cardiac catheterization
- Echocardiography (echo)
- Electrocardiography (EKG or ECG)
Electrophysiology (EP) services
EP studies can be used to both diagnose and treat issues of the heart's electrical system. When your heart's electrical system is not functioning correctly, your heart rhythm becomes irregular. These abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), can lead to fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath and heart attacks. In our EP department, we can determine the source of these symptoms and perform procedures to resolve some arrhythmias.
Cardiac catheterization
In our cardiac catheterization laboratory (cath lab), our heart specialists open narrowed or blocked arteries to restore normal blood flow. During these procedures, a physician will insert a catheter (thin, flexible tube) through a blood vessel using live X-rays (fluoroscopy) as a guide.
Our cardiac catheterization procedures include:
- Balloon valvuloplasty: opens malfunctioning heart valves using a tiny balloon
- Coronary atherectomy: removes plaque from vessel walls
- Intravascular ultrasound: produces images of vessel walls using high-frequency sound waves
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI): treats narrowing (stenosis) of the coronary arteries, either with or without a stent
Minimally invasive vascular surgery
Our cardiovascular surgeons offer minimally invasive surgeries for many heart and vascular conditions. Potential benefits of these types of procedures include:
- Less pain and trauma
- Shorter hospital stay and recovery time
- Smaller incisions
Our cardiovascular center
Our comprehensive approach to cardiovascular care means both you and your family get the support you need.
We offer:
- All-private rooms: Our private rooms provide a therapeutic setting in which you can heal and spend time with family and friends.
- Convenient location: We offer all of our diagnoses and treatment services in one location, simplifying your access for doctor visits and other appointments.
- Family-centered approach: We provide a comfortable waiting lounge with televisions for families. Also, our patient navigator updates your family on your progress during heart or vascular procedures.
Multidisciplinary heart specialists
You will receive compassionate, personalized care from our multidisciplinary team that includes:
- Board-certified cardiologists
- Board-certified vascular surgeons
- Board-certified thoracic-cardiac surgeons
- Accredited radiologists
- Certified physician assistants
- Certified nurse practitioners
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