Cardiology

Thorough, accurate diagnoses are key in treating cardiovascular conditions. We offer tests that can help identify diseases and conditions of your heart and blood vessels, including:

• Echocardiography (ECHO)⁠ — noninvasive ultrasound imaging to detect weaknesses in your heart’s rhythm and function
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) — measures the electrical activity of your heart
• Holter monitoring — records your heart’s electrical signals over a certain period of time through electrodes attached to your chest

As part of the HCA Virginia Health System network of facilities and providers, we can connect you to additional cardiac care when you need it. Our healthcare network provides access to cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons and other heart specialists throughout Virginia — making it easier to find high-quality care as close to home as possible. These specialists offer a wide range of services, from minimally invasive treatments to advanced cardiovascular surgeries.

Heart attack care

When minutes matter, we provide prompt emergency cardiac care through our Chest Pain Center, accredited by the American College of Cardiology. This recognition reflects our high-quality cardiovascular care, as evidenced through having met or exceeded a series of stringent judging criteria. Our specialists are prepared and equipped with advanced technology to treat patients exhibiting signs of a heart attack.

If you think you may be having a heart attack, please call 911 immediately.

Our cardiac rehabilitation unit is located on the sixth floor of the hospital. It offers an extensive program for improving your heart health after you've gone through a cardiovascular event or surgery.

The cardiovascular rehabilitation program is open Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 4:30pm. Cardiac rehabilitation takes place Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Complementary pulmonary rehabilitation is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Phases of cardiac rehabilitation

Patients improving their health at the cardiac rehab center engage in the exercise program, a three-phase process which begins with recuperating in the hospital, strengthening the heart and surrounding muscles while on a cardiac monitor and ends with ongoing, self-pay maintenance exercise. This is a 12-week program with 36 sessions.

Cardiac rehabilitation specialists

Our multidisciplinary team of nurses and specialists monitor the heart while patients perform various exercises on equipment, such as:

• Arm ergometer
• Free weights
• Recumbent bike
• Rowing machine
• Stationary bike
• Treadmills
• Wall pulley

Every patient is referred, evaluated and cleared by a specialist. The specialist will communicate with your primary care physician or cardiologist who will sign off on a release from the program.