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Holy Family Hospital has a strong record and offers a
wide array of cardiac services including:
Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Interventional Cardiology
Intensive Care Unit
Advanced Care Unit
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Cardiac Wellness Program
Cardiac diagnostic services include echocardiogram,
electrocardiogram (EKG), and exercise treadmill test (ETT), nuclear medicine and
other imaging studies.The cardiac catheterization lab provides diagnostic and emergency
interventional services for patients with coronary heart disease. Cardiac catheterization
is a specialized procedure that helps locate blockages in the coronary arteries
of the heart. The unit is staffed by critical care registered nurses and cardiovascular
technicians who have extensive experience and advanced certification in the treatment
of cardiac patients, and are specially trained in catheterization lab procedures.
During a heart attach, time is crucial because the arteries that have become narrowed
suddenly become obstructed bya blood clot. With emergency angioplasty, a balloon-tipped
catheter is used to dilate the plugged, narrowed artery and reestablish blood flow.
Thrombolytic medications to dissolve the clot, commonly called clot busters, are
the other option to reopen the blocked blood vessel. In addition to emergency catheterization
for angioplasty and stent placement, other services also include pacemakers, and
electrocardioversions for people with irregular heart rhythms.
Emergency Center: When moments count, Holy Family
Hospital's Emergency Center offers immediate care. A high volume emergency center,
it serves over 100 patients daily. Fully equipped and staffed for major and minor
emergencies, the Emergency Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Intensive Care Unit: This unit is specially designed
to provide ongoing, intensive nursing care for our patients who have been seriously
injured or who suffer from complex health conditions. The unique circular layout
of Holy Family's 10 bed unit and its location adjacent to the Emergency Center,
Radiology, Laboratory and Surgery Center give the health care team optimum conditions
to facilitate wellness. Patients are monitored by RNs who are all Advanced Cardiac
Life Support (ACLS) certified.
Advanced Care Unit: When patients are in Advanced
Care Unit: When patients are in semi-critical condition or require cardiac monitoring,
the Advanced Care Unit is available. During their stay, patients regain strength
and independence while nursing staff carefully observes how the heart handles activity
and exercise.
Cardiac Rehabilitation: Holy Family's Cardiac Rehabilitation
Program is a specialized medical service that helps people with heart disease improve
physical function, build confidence in day-to-day activities, and reduce health
risks. It includes inpatient, outpatient and wellness program to promote cardiac
health. For more information call (509) 482-2121. Community education: Community
education programs in smoking cessation, stress management, diet, nutrition and
others.
Community Education: Community education programs
in smoking cessation, stress management, diet, nutrition and others. Physicians.
Click here to find cardiologists on our active staff.
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