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Latest Advances in Diagnosis & Treatment Techniques at the Heart Institute
If you are diagnosed with heart disease, your doctor may recommend that you take immediate action to avoid a heart attack. The treatment for coronary artery disease varies depending on individual needs. St. Joseph’s Heart Institute offers the latest interventional methods. learn more +
Condition Center

Aortic Dissection  What is Aortic Dissection? Aortic Dissection is a tear or partial tear in the lining of the largest blood vessel in the body, the aorta. This tear allows blood (and the pressure of the blood flow) to penetrate the arterial wall. Over time, this continuous flow can cause the aorta to rupture...

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Procedure & Test Explanations

Intraaortic Balloon Pump (IABP): Why is the doctor performing this procedure? To increase blood flow to the heart and body, and to decrease the heart's workload. What is the procedure?

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St. Joseph Medical Center is pleased to introduce HeartAware - an innovative new heart disease detection program that is saving lives across the country. Our goal, in conjunction with the National Heart Organization, is to save the lives of people with cardiac disease who don’t know it. learn more+

Patient Testimonials
 Imagine, if you can, the experience of being near-dead, chilled literally to the bone – and then being brought back to life.
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Cardiovascular Fitness
Cardiovascular Fitness at St. Joseph Medical Center provides education, counseling, behavior modification and exercise through a variety of programs aimed at reducing the risk of heart disease. Programs are for anyone interested in either prevention of, or recovery from, cardiovascular disease. read more+
Life-Saving Heart Attack Protocol

'Door-to-wire' treatment exceeds national standards

If you or someone you know is having a heart attack, don't take chances on your decision about where to go for treatment. read more+
Meet Our Heart Specialists
At St. Joseph’s Medical Center our Heart Specialists will tailor your treatment to your individual needs. learn more +
Programs and Services
St. Joseph Medical Center prides itself on offering numerous clinical and educational services to the community.
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