Cardiovascular Care You Can Lean On
Your heart isn't just a muscle. It keeps your body strong and your mind curious. So when your heart needs healing, you deserve advanced and compassionate care — and that's what you’ll find at AdventHealth Carrollwood.
Our cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, cardiac rehab specialists and nurses deliver innovative therapies and sophisticated heart disease treatments, all with your whole health in mind. Count on us for the support you need to keep following your heart.
Complete Cardiac Care Is a Heartbeat Away
- Coronary Artery Care
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With world-class cardiac specialists, innovative medicine and compassionate care, we're ready to stop coronary artery disease (CAD) in its tracks. We won't just treat your CAD symptoms; we'll provide tools and resources to prevent or reverse it. When your heart is strong, the future looks bright.
There are many treatment options for CAD, but treatment almost always involves making lifestyle changes like:
- Avoiding tobacco
- Controlling blood pressure
- Eating a low-fat, low-salt diet
- Limiting alcohol consumption
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Reducing stress
For some, medication, such as beta-blockers or ACE inhibitors, can effectively control blood pressure and reduce plaque buildup in the arteries.
If you have severe coronary artery blockage, you may need surgery. Our world-class cardiac surgeons have extensive experience in some of the most complex heart surgeries available, including:
- Angioplasty and atherectomy
- Coronary artery bypass grafting with endoscopic vein harvesting
- Open and endovascular stenting
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
- 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 Carrollwood, 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 approach that addresses your unique health needs, and we’ll be by your side for every step of your care.
At our Carrollwood 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 for your condition. Your 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.
- Vein Care
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At the heart of your whole health is your body’s complex network of arteries and veins that comprise your vascular system.
At AdventHealth Carrollwood, we’re dedicated to helping you regain health and confidence through personalized vein care treatments.
Our highly skilled team of vascular experts offers comprehensive vein care, from leading-edge treatments for vascular disease to minimally invasive procedures for spider or varicose veins to help you embrace confidence.
- 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, and research shows that understanding how to recognize and treat cardiac conditions in women results in better outcomes.
At AdventHealth Carrollwood, we take a whole-person approach with these unique factors in mind to treat women’s heart conditions.
Our Cardiac Care Services
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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 non-invasive test uses a computed tomography (CT) scan to detect calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. A score of zero means that no calcium has been detected and 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 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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Cardiovascular Ultrasound
An ultrasound uses sound waves to produce an image, which allows your provider to examine blood flow through the heart and arteries into your body and limbs.
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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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Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Reconstruction (EVAR)
During EVAR, our surgeons can make small incisions at your groin to insert a small, flexible tube or stent graft. The stent graft is then guided to the aneurysm with X-ray and imaging. The stent is carefully placed into the aneurysm to restore blood flow.
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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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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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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)
A TEE is a detailed ultrasound test administered through the mouth and throat to create live pictures of the heart and its blood vessels.
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Vascular Surgery
This refers to a variety of procedures to address problems with the body’s arteries and veins. Vascular surgery may address carotid stenosis, varicose veins, abdominal aortic aneurysm or peripheral artery disease.
Cardiovascular Conditions We Treat
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Arterial Blockages
- Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
- Bradycardia
- Blood Clots
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Heart Attack
- Heart Failure
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Renal Vascular Disease
- 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.
Where Your Heart's in Good Hands
Our board-certified providers — cardiac surgeons, heart rhythm specialists, cardiologists and interventional cardiologists and other experts — are ready to put your heart first. Expect personalized care for your heart and your whole-person health.
Wholehearted, Award-Winning 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.
HeartCARE™ Center
This National Distinction of Excellence program recognizes hospitals that demonstrate dedication to a comprehensive, high-quality culture.
Wholehearted Care for Your Whole Life
We're committed to breaking down barriers to better heart health. We'll connect you with our local cardiovascular specialists who can help you feel better and feel whole. From helping with medication management to supporting your rehab progress, our approach to care is simple: We’re here to help you get back to the life you love.