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.
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Condition Center
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
What is High Blood Pressure (also called Hypertension)?
Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood against the walls of the artery. The higher your blood pressure, the harder your heart must work to pump blood to the rest of your body. Without proper treatment, High Blood Pressure
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Procedure & Test Explanations
Coronary Stents: Why is the doctor performing this procedure? To open up a coronary (heart) artery that is narrowed or blocked by plaque build-up (Atherosclerosis), and to structurally support that opening by permanently placing a metal Stent within the artery. What is the procedure?
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Other Procedures:
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.
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'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.
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Meet Our Heart Specialists
At St. Joseph’s Medical Center our Heart Specialists will tailor your treatment to your individual needs.
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Programs and Services
St. Joseph Medical Center prides itself on offering numerous clinical and educational services to the community.
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Online Health Information
Valuable information for your health.
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