Heart Care You Can Trust in Lake Placid
Your heart is more than a muscle. It powers your body and fuels your mind. So when it comes to keeping your heart safe, you deserve the best and brightest specialists in your corner — and that's what you can expect at AdventHealth Lake Placid.
Our cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists and rehab specialists deliver research-backed therapies and top-of-the-line treatments for heart diseases. Plus, our network of care 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 uplifting your spirit.
Diagnosing and Treating Your Heart Condition
At AdventHealth Lake Placid, we’re committed to helping you feel whole through expert heart care services so you can live life to the fullest.
- 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 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 at AdventHealth Lake Placid 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 in your life. Together, we’ll find the treatment approach that addresses your unique health needs and goals, and we’ll be at your side at every stage of your cardiac care.
At AdventHealth Lake Placid, 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 makes 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 that’s causing your arrhythmia and monitor you to ensure your whole health is accounted for, including:
- 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 — the leading cause of long-term disability. A stroke requires immediate medical care. 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 experience one or more of these stroke signs, call or have someone 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 AdventHealth Lake Placid 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.
At AdventHealth Lake Placid, 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.
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 a silent killer 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 Is in Good Hands
Our AdventHealth Lake Placid 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 in Lake Placid
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.