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What does the Summa Health heart and Vascular Institute treat?

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If your doctor suspects you have a heart condition, consider one of Summa Health’s highly skilled, board-certified general cardiologists. They specialize in treating heart disease, heart failure, heart attack, stroke and blood clots (thrombus, embolism). To learn more about Summa Health Heart and Vascular Institute or our cardiology team and ...

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What’s more, the procedures are easier to perform and often provide faster, more accurate results. However, should a patient need it, Summa Health cardiologists are also trained to perform minimally invasive techniques, such as diagnostic cardiac catheterizations. Common imaging and testing procedures performed at Summa Health include:

How do I contact the patient portal technical support line?

Patient Stories. Below is a collection of powerful and inspirational stories shared by just some of the many Summa Health cardiovascular patients. Browse through these stories and consider sharing your own to help others press forward during their own health challenges. For additional patient stories, covering everything from cancer to trauma ...

What is Summa Health Cardio Oncology?

The Summa Health Cardio-Oncology Program is a collaboration between Summa Health Heart and Vascular Institute and Summa Health Cancer Institute dedicated to screening, monitoring and treating any heart problems before, during or after cancer therapy. People who have undergone breast cancer treatment, particularly older women, are increasingly at risk of long-term cardiac complications, the American Heart Association reports. The development of unexpected heart problems can require interruption and even discontinuation of cancer treatment, causing tumors to grow and decreasing the chances of a cure. Therefore, keeping the heart healthy during cancer treatment is essential to delivering optimal patient care and achieving good outcomes.

What is a cardiology team?

Cardiologists work with a multidisciplinary team of doctors trained in cancer conditions ( oncologists, hematologists, radiation-oncologists, cancer surgeons and others) to provide comprehensive, coordinated care for people with cancer who may need heart care. Our team is led by:

Can chemotherapy cause heart failure?

Some chemotherapy agents and radiation to the chest, can put cancer patients at an increased risk of having adverse cardiovascular events, particularly within the first five years. The most feared cardiac complication of chemotherapy is heart failure. Anthracyclines (such as adriamycin), but also other agents such as Herceptin (trastuzumab), have been associated with heart failure.

What is the highest quality cardiovascular care?

HIGHEST QUALITY CARDIOVASCULAR CARE AVAILABLE. Cardiovascular Institute of the South is one of the nation's most respected groups of cardiologists, representing nearly every specialty in heart and vascular medicine. While most leading medical centers are located in a single facility within a large city, CIS brings comprehensive cardiovascular care ...

What is the mission of CIS?

The CIS mission is to provide our patients with the highest quality cardiovascular care available. Discover how our team continues to be a leader in the development of new techniques and technologies in the treatment of both coronary and peripheral artery diseases.

When was CIS founded?

Established in 1983 , CIS remains dedicated to its mission, guiding its expansion to more communities.