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    Heart Care

    Committed to Your Heart Health
    That’s why we’re here.

    At Southwestern Medical Center, the experienced cardiologists and cardiac team are committed to your heart health. We offer heart & vascular care experience and expertise, provide consistent, compassionate care for every patient, and continually seek to improve processes and procedures to ensure the most up-to-date, evidence-based care.

    When you need heart care, Southwestern Medical Center has outstanding cardiologists, as well as diagnostic and interventional cardiology services. The cardiac catheterization laboratory (“Cath lab") is comprised of the latest technology to provide safe, quality cardiac care overseen by a compassionate team devoted to serving your needs.

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    Chest Pain Center Accreditation

    Southwestern Medical Center has received Chest Pain Center accreditation from the American College of Cardiology, which means we have successfully integrated evidence-based science, quality initiatives, clinical best practices, and the latest medical guidelines into our heart care. And that means better outcomes for our patients.

     
     

    Make Your Heart Health a Priority

    Blood pressure, cholesterol, family history, and other factors all play an important role in keeping your heart healthy.

    If you have questions about your heart health, start with a heart health assessment. Learn more about the risks you may have for heart-related conditions.

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    Heart Attack Symptoms

    Don't wait to get help if you experience any of these heart attack warning signs!  Although some heart attacks are sudden and intense, most start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort.

    Pay attention to your body -- and call 9-1-1 if you feel:

    • Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
    • Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
    • Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
    • Other signs:  cold sweat, nausea, lightheadedness, palpitations, paleness, weakness/fatigue, or dizziness. 

    Symptoms May Vary Between Men and Women

    As with men, women's most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.

    Minutes Matter

    Learn the signs, but remember this: Even if you're not sure it's a heart attack, have it checked out. Minutes matter! Fast action can save lives -- maybe your own. Don't wait - call 9-1-1 or your emergency response number.

     
     

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    Find a Doctor

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    Heart Attack Symptoms

    Learn early heart attack signs to become an active bystander and save a life.

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    Heart Health Risk Assessment

    Learn more about the risks you may have for heart-related conditions.

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