Cardiovascular Services

AFib can happen to anyone.

What is AFib? (Atrial Fibrillation)?
AFib is a heart rhythm problem that may or may not be noticeable as a racing, pounding, or fluttering sensation.

What are the symptoms of AFib?
Common symptoms may include:

• Racing heart, fluttering, or palpitations
• Fatigue, shortness of breath
• Lightheadedness
• Or no noticeable symptoms at all

Get regular check-ups
It's essential to listen to your heart. Those at risk for AFib should talk with a doctor and find out what they can do to lower their risks for stroke.

People with AFib are at greater risk for stroke.

• AFib is linked with a 5x higher stroke risk.
• Compared with white people – black people are approximately one-third less likely to be aware they have AFib.

Most people with AFib benefit from stroke protection

• Those with AFib, need protection
• Medications lower risks
• Discuss any risk calculations with a healthcare provider. 

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For more information, please email our Cardiac.Navigator@KCH.org.

Cardiac Rehabilitation is a medically supervised program designed to optimize cardiovascular health for those who have experienced heart-related conditions or incidents.

For more information, please email our Cardiac.Navigator@KCH.org.

The Cardiovascular Services Department utilizes The Patient Navigator Program: Focus MI, which leverages evidence-based best practices to improve heart attack patients' care and outcomes and further reduce hospital readmissions beyond 30 days.

KCH Cardiovascular Patient Navigators are available by phone (740.393.9744) 7 days a week for any patient who has received a cardiac stent. The KCH Cardiac Navigator will meet in person at the hospital to coordinate education and discharge care. The navigator will also follow recovery progress for the first three months after discharge to provide support and guidance during your recovery.

For more information, please email our Cardiac.Navigator@KCH.org.

Carotid artery stenting is a cardiology procedure to open a narrowed carotid artery. This procedure restores blood flow to the brain to prevent stroke. A stroke can occur if the artery becomes narrowed or a blood clot forms, blocking blood flow to part of the brain. 

For more information, please email our Cardiac.Navigator@KCH.org.

Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is a condition that can occur over time when your leg arteries are damaged. It's a severe form of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which is caused when leg arteries narrow, reducing blood flow. If blood flow to the toe, foot, or leg is completely blocked, the tissue starts to die (gangrene). If this happens, you need medical care immediately to restore blood flow and possibly save the leg.

For more information, please email our Cardiac.Navigator@KCH.org.

For more information please email our Cardiac.Navigator@KCH.org.

Maintenance and assistance with the following devices are available through the Device Clinic by one of our interventional cardiologists. For more information on the Device Clinic, please email our Cardiac.Navigator@KCH.org.

Types of devices

• AICD (automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator)
• Loop Monitor
• Pacemaker

The KCH Cardiology and Cardiovascular Services teams offer cardiology procedures for traditional pacemakers, automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD) implants, loop monitors, and Cardiac Resynchronization therapy.

The Heart Failure Clinic, located in the Wright Family Medical Pavilion, offers treatment solutions specific to heart failure patients and those in need of a Diuretic Clinic or assistance managing medications.

Procedures and Services Offered:

• Left and Right Heart Catheterization
• Cardio MEMS HF System Implant
• Pacemaker Implantation
• Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
• Biventricular ICD 
• Biventricular Pacemaker
• Loop Recorder Implantation
• Loop Recorder Removal
• Congestive Heart Failure Clinic at the Wright Family Medical Pavilion
• Infusion Clinic at the Wright Family Medical Pavilion
• Device Clinic
• Education
• Social Services
• Nutrition Consultation
• Palliative Care Consultation
• CHF Rehabilitation Therapy

For more information, please email our CHFclinic@KCH.org (phone 740.326.3446 | fax 740.399.3833).

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) can lead to pain caused by reduced blood flow during daily activities or while exercising. PAD Rehabilitation can provide resources and support for those working to achieve an optimal level of cardiovascular fitness.

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a narrowing of the inside of the peripheral arteries that carry blood away from the heart to other parts of the body. The most common type is lower-extremity PAD, in which blood flow is reduced to the legs and feet. Upper-extremity PAD (arms, hands and fingers) is less common but affects about 10% of the population.

For more information, please email our Cardiac.Navigator@KCH.org.

Source: heart.org

KCH offers a basic screening of the peripheral vascular arteries to scan for a narrowing of the arteries carrying blood away from the heart.

Appointments are necessary; call 740.392.8378 to schedule.

• This screening is offered for adults only.
• The test will take approximately 30 minutes; fasting is not required. 
• Cost: Peripheral Vascular Screening - $65. This will not be charged to insurance. You may pay by cash, check or credit card.

Source: heart.org

EKOS Infusion Catheter

EKOS therapy is a minimally invasive cardiology procedure for dissolving a blood clot (or thrombus) in treating a pulmonary embolism.

For more information, please email our Cardiac.Navigator@KCH.org.