The heart is one of the major organs that can make a major difference in someone’s life in a very short period of time. It pumps blood to all your other organs so, without a pumping heart, life doesn’t exist. If you look at medical textbooks, there would probably...
Every second counts when it comes to cardiac care emergencies. The quicker a patient gets from the scene of their emergency to our Emergency Department, the better the outcome may be. At Trinity, we’re able to take care of a patient from the scene – whether it be...
When talking about the heart, time is crucial. A matter of seconds can mean the difference between a damaged heart muscle and a functioning heart, so prevention is key. Knowing whether you’re at risk for heart disease can help you make choices that may save your...
The cardiac cath and electrophysiology labs are state-of-the-art. The peripheral vascular lab is also a key feature at Trinity Health System. And of course, we have an excellent team of cardiologists, heart surgeons and electrophysiologists. But, like my colleagues,...
If you come to the emergency room with acute chest pain, the first thing we’ll do is get you triaged then you’ll be sent to the Chest Pain Clinic. A nurse will ask you some questions first, then a doctor will come in and ask you questions like: • When did the...
