 Mercy HospitalHeart & Vascular Center
For more information on cardiac, vascular or respiratory programs at Mercy Hospital,
please call Comprehensive care from diagnosis to rehabilitationHeart disease affects young and old, men and women alike. Recognizing the symptoms and getting qualified medical attention as quickly are keys to survival. The Heart & Vascular Center at Mercy Hospital offers the expertise and technology for early detection, rapid treatment and rehabilitation of heart disease in one integrated facility. We offer a wide variety of services to identify and minimize risk factors and maintain a healthier, more active lifestyle. Nationally known for clinical excellence and compassionate care
Mercy Heart & Vascular Center4040 Coon Rapids Blvd. For more information on cardiac, vascular or respiratory programs at Mercy Hospital,
please call Cardiac diagnostic testingThe Heart & Vascular Center offers a complete range of special tests to help diagnose and treat heart problems. Cardiac rehabilitation servicesMercy Hospital’s four-phase program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Cardiovascular catheterization labsPhysicians and staff in the cardiac catheterization labs (cath lab) at the Mercy Heart & Vascular Center perform procedures to evaluate and treat patients with heart disease and peripheral vascular disease. Cardiovascular surgeryMercy Hospital is one of the top 50 heart-bypass surgery programs in the United States. This is an achievement recognized by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons based on excellence in clinical outcomes. Emergency heart careThe Society of Chest Pain Centers awarded accreditation to Mercy's Emergency Department, Heart & Vascular Center and emergency medical personnel for their extensive and coordinated effort to reduce deaths from heart disease. Respiratory servicesProfessionals from Respiratory Services assist physicians in diagnosing pulmonary (lung) illnesses and provide therapy, management and education to improve respiratory health. Vascular CenterSpecialists from vascular medicine, cardiology, vascular surgery and nursing provide innovative and comprehensive care at the Vascular Center at Mercy Hospital. Other coordinated inpatient and outpatient services include:
Heart education and supportFor more information or to register for a class, call, Allina Class Registration at Mercy Hospital offers classes and support groups to help patients, families, and community members manage their risk for heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Health screening, exercise programs, education sessions and support groups are available on a variety of topics. If you have questions or want to learn more about the programs offered by Mercy Hospital, call Allina Class Registration at 1-866-904-9962, or select Classes to view available options. Heart failure support groupThis group invites patients and family members to learn about heart failure and share their challenges and experiences. All patients and family members are welcome to share their experiences and challenges. Registration is not required. When: Call to confirm, 763-236-8024 Mended hearts support groupThis group enables cardiac patients to communicate with those who have had similar experiences. When: Third or fourth Tuesday of the month, 3:30-4:30 p.m. ClassesLow Sodium Strategies for persons with hypertension and/or heart failure. Defines levels of salt restriction, explains goals and rationale, discusses label reading and restaurant food. Healthy Heart Nutrition for persons who are overweight and have high cholesterol. Defines low cholesterol and low saturated fat diet, shopping tips, heart healthy recipes and restaurant food. Taught by a registered dietitian. Risk Factor Identification and Evaluation concentrates on an individual's risk factors and evaluates his/her progress in changing them. Benefits of Exercise teaches about the benefits of types and methods of exercise, proper exercising techniques and how to gauge the right intensity of exercise. Stress Identification and Modification identifies personal stressors and symptoms of the body's response to stress, and teaches relaxation techniques. The American Heart Association's CPR - Friends and Family class is offered throughout the year, taught by Mercy Health Improvement Center staff. Health improvement exercise programs at the Mercy Health Improvement Center. For more information, call 763-236-8024. Quitting tobaccoThe tobacco intervention program serves patients at Mercy Hospital and provides outpatient programs.
Mercy cardiologist explains heart attacksHeart attacks are the leading cause of death among both men and women worldwide. Jeffrey Chambers, MD, from Allina's Metropolitan Heart and Vascular Institute at Mercy Hospital, answers questions about heart attack symptoms. It's not just chest pain. Partnerships with premier physician groups are key to the outstanding care provided at Mercy Heart & Vascular Center. These physician groups are active in all areas our programs and services.
Services are also provided at a patient's primary clinic, Unity Hospital, Elk Ridge Health Center and coordinated with other care facilities. For more on cardiac, vascular or respiratory programs at Mercy Hospital,
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Frances Schwantz's foot hurt. Three of her toes were dark. And the discoloration was moving up her foot. Jim Brunelle was 57 when he underwent a quadruple bypass surgery for blockages in his heart.
Garry Frankel, a 55 year-old photographer from Winnipeg, Canada, was visiting Minnesota for an international youth soccer tournament when on July 19, 2009, he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in his motel room. His wife woke up at 1 a.m. Steve Q. was a previously healthy 49-year-old man when he got out of bed to use the bathroom in the middle of the night and then suddenly collapsed without warning. His wife awoke from sleep to find him unconscious. Joan Vasseur was a 54-year-old busy career woman when she started to experience atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder that affects 2.3 million Americans each year. Each time she had atrial fibrillation she experienced fluttering in her chest. |
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