Cardiology

WCHC offers a full spectrum of heart care, from prevention to diagnostic testing and treatment. Whether you have heart disease and need to improve your cardiovascular health, you’re in need of testing to determine your risk, or you’re interested in preventative care, our heart care experts will be with you every step of the way.

The WCHC Cardiology Clinic specializes in the early detection and treatment of cardiac problems focusing on the identification of risk factors. Using state-of-the-art technology, patients are provided with a comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment and an individualized plan to improve heart health.

When red flags show up in a physical exam or the cardiac risk assessment, our Cardiology Clinic offers a wide range of diagnostic technology to best assess your heart health.

• Electrocardiogram: Also known as an ECG or EKG, this test measures the speed, rhythm, and evenness of your heartbeat.
• Holter monitor: Worn externally for 24-48 hours to continually measure and record heart activity as you live your everyday, normal routine.
• Echocardiogram: uses sound waves to produce an image of your heart’s chambers, blood vessels, and valves, which can reveal abnormalities and any extra fluid around your heart.
• Chest X-ray: creates an image of your heart and lungs to help diagnose heart disease.
• Exercise stress test: shows the heart’s performance under exertion.
• Stress echo test: combines exertion with ultrasound imaging to determine the heart’s performance.
• Chemical stress test: evaluate heart function and coronary blood flow.

The WCHC Cardiology Clinic diagnoses and treats a wide range of cardiovascular diseases including:

• Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat)
• Cardiomyopathy
• Carotid vascular disease
• Coronary artery disease
• Congestive heart failure
• Hyperlipidemia (cholesterol)
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Women’s heart health

If you’re recovering from a heart attack or other cardiac event, WCHC’s Cardiac Rehabilitation department can help you on your path to better health. Our team offers a multi-level individualized program designed to help cardiac patients reach their highest level of health.

Learn more about Cardiac Rehabilitation at WCHC.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but many deaths can be prevented with early detection and treatment. Take our Heart Test to look at what risks you face, and what you can do to reduce controllable cardiovascular risk factors. The Heart Test only takes a few minutes, but those few minutes could save your life!

Did you know heart attacks have beginnings? These “beginnings” occur in over 50% of patients. Most importantly, if recognized in time, these “beginnings” can be treated before the heart is damaged. Learn more about Early Heart Attack statistics and symptoms.