Working across five labs and a state-of-the-art Heart & Vascular Center, the highly trained medical team at Brandon Regional Hospital of cardiologists, anesthesiologists, cardiac surgeons, critical care specialists and support staff is committed to the study, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. Patients seeking a cardiologist can click here for our online directory to locate a specialist, but here’s a brief tour of the variety of cardiac services offered by the hospital including interventional cardiac procedures, cardiac surgery and cardiac rehabilitation.

For those who come through the hospital’s Accredited Chest Pain Center, it may be necessary to do some additional cardiac testing or monitoring. The team offers a number of non-invasive Cardiology Services to do just that, including holter monitoring, stress testing and  echocardiography, and 64-slice coronary CT scans. If it’s determined that the patient may have some arterial blockage, cardiac dysrhythmias, or valve issues, more invasive means may be required such as a diagnostic catheterization, coronary artery stents, cardiac electrophysiology or ablation.

For patients requiring more complex procedures, board-certified cardiothoracic surgeons are available to carry out a variety of surgical procedures through the hospital’s Cardiac Surgery Program, which is comprised of two specially equipped operating suites, an eight-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit and a specialized Progressive Care Unit. Procedures available include coronary artery bypass, valve repair or replacement, minimally invasive heart surgery and insertion of left ventricular assist device implants or implantable defibrillators.

For those patients experiencing peripheral vascular disease, Brandon Regional Hospital offers the full spectrum of diagnosis and treatment for peripheral arterial disease. Board certified vascular surgeons, cardiologists, and radiologists work together to restore circulation to your legs, arms, or organs.

But our cardiac care program doesn’t stop after the procedure or even patient discharge. Our cardiac rehabilitation team supports patients throughout their hospital stay and after they return home through extensive education and exercise therapy. The staff focuses on teaching patients and their families effective ways to transition into heart-healthy lifestyles. The program is particularly useful for patients who have experienced such conditions as angina pectoris, previous heart attack, heart failure, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction or open heart surgery.

For additional information about Brandon’s cardiac care program, contact the Brandon Regional Hospital Heart Center at (813) 681-5551.