Cardiology in Manchester, New Hampshire
Cardiology in Manchester, New Hampshire Expertise and continuity of care
Cardiology services at Catholic Medical Center include the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases of the heart. In addition to office and clinic care, cardiology covers non-invasive testing, as well as minimally invasive interventional cardiology, heart rhythm disorders/electrophysiology.
From diagnosis through treatment, you will be closely monitored by our multi-disciplinary team, taking care of all of your care needs. In addition to medication or procedures, your care plan may also include lifestyle changes and supervised rehabilitation in one of CMC’s programs.
CMC’s New England Heart & Vascular Institute provides expert heart care. Our nationally-recognized team of cardiologists bring extensive expertise and compassion in diagnosing and treating heart diseases, ensuring you receive the best care possible.
Non-Invasive Testing
Evaluating your heart disease
If you have chest pain, an irregular heartbeat, or have a history of heart disease, or valve issues, you may be referred to the New England Heart & Vascular Institute for an evaluation. Our Non-Invasive Cardiology department specializes in advanced technologies for diagnosing heart disorders.
Based on these results, we can determine if further testing is necessary, if a procedure is required, or if your condition can be managed with medication. Should you need a procedure, our imaging technology helps our interventional cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons in planning the most effective approach.
Why choose CMC?
Our Non-Invasive Cardiology team has extensive experience with the latest technologies for evaluating heart disorders. In our Echocardiography Lab, skilled cardiac sonographers perform the highest quality echocardiograms, interpreted by board-certified cardiologists. Our experienced cardiac technicians conduct hundreds of electrocardiograms and stress tests weekly, supervised by advanced practice providers. Cardiac evaluations may also include advanced non-invasive imaging techniques such as nuclear cardiology, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and cardiac PET, all interpreted by our board-certified specialists.
Diagnosis and treatments:
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Stress test
- Holter/Event monitoring
- Long-Term Cardiac Monitoring (using insertable cardiac monitors)
Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition where weakened or stiff heart muscles reduce the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively, impacting the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the body. CHF can result from coronary artery disease, heart attacks, high blood pressure and cardiomyopathy. Symptoms of CHF vary widely and may include shortness of breath, fluid buildup and weight gain, irregular heartbeat, dizziness and fatigue. Treatments range from lifestyle and diet changes and medications to transplants and other surgical procedures.
If you’re referred to the Heart Failure Clinic at CMC, you’ll start with an initial consultation with a trained heart failure provider. Nurses play a crucial role in this team, monitoring your symptoms, adjusting your medications and educating you about disease management.
Heart Failure Clinic at CMC
The Heart Failure Clinic takes a coordinated approach to treating CHF. Whether your newly diagnosed or experiencing advanced symptoms, caregivers from CMC, along with other departments across the hospital, collaborate to provider comprehensive services and resources in one place. You become part of a dedicated team focused on educating and empowering you manage your condition effectively, stay out of the hospital, and increase your awareness about your overall health.
At the Heart Failure Clinic, you’ll find a full range of coordinated services to address your needs. Our team includes experts in:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Nutrition
- Transitional/Home Care
Our Heart Failure Clinic provides expert care for complex heart failure patients and seamlessly transitions those needing advanced procedures to Boston. This allows for local follow-up in a shared model, including patients with implantable left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) and post-heart transplant patients on anti-rejection medications.
For more information or referral to the Heart Failure Clinic, ask your cardiologist or primary care physician, or call the New England Heart & Vascular Institute at: 603-669-0413.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Patients with advanced CHF are less likely to live symptom-free and need more services and treatments than those who have been recently diagnosed or are successfully managing their condition.
The Heart Failure Clinic offers several services for patients with Advanced Heart Failure:
- Advanced CHF Cardiology Care:
- Infusion Therapy
- CardioMEMS™: Advanced CHF patients who’ve had at least one hospital admission within the last year and have ongoing symptoms are evaluated for the CardioMEMS™ Heart Failure System. This device helps patients manage their CHF from home, reducing the likelihood of a hospital stay, by continuously and remotely monitoring the pressure inside a patient’s lung (which is an indication of fluid buildup around the heart). The care team can then adjust medications as necessary without an office visit. CMC has the most advanced CardioMEMS™ program in New England and one of the most experienced in the country.
- IMPELLA 5.5™: This technology enables heart recovery in patients whose hearts are too weak to effectively pump blood on their own after a heart attack. The Impella 5.5™ is a heart pump that is temporarily implanted minimally invasively in a patient’s heart. It reduces the heart’s workload and oxygen demand, which enables the heart to rest and recover, and it supplies much needed blood and oxygen to the patient’s other vital organs.
- Heart Failure Support Group: Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with heart failure or already undergone an LVAD or heart transplant? Talking with others who have experienced similar challenges can help you feel better physically, mentally and emotionally.
This free Heart Failure Support Group at CMC’s New England Heart & Vascular Institute offers:
- Guidance and tips for managing your condition and lifestyle
- Opportunities to share experiences and learn from one another
- Support for patients at all stages, from newly diagnosed to those receiving a transplant
- Encouragement for family members to attend meeting to learn how to cope with this condition
- Comfort in knowing you are not alone in your journey
Group meets bi-monthly and topic and speakers change each month. For additional information, please call 603-669-0413.
Cardiometabolic Health & Preventive Medicine Novel therapies to lower cardiovascular risk through personalized approaches
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women worldwide. Early diagnosis and treatment can help reduce your risk and also prevent the development of cardiovascular disease.
Cardiometabolic risk refers to the likelihood of experiencing a cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke, due to one or more cardiovascular risk factors. It also applies to individuals who have established cardiovascular disease who continue to remain at risk.
The team at the Center for Cardiometabolic Health & Preventive Cardiology at the New England Heart & Vascular Institute offer novel therapies to lower cardiovascular risk by determining the best approach for each individual.
At CMC, our multidisciplinary team of providers are experts in cardiovascular risk reduction, dedicated to reducing your cardiovascular risk and improving your overall health. We provide personalized, comprehensive care to those looking to decrease their risk of developing or worsening cardiovascular disease. Trust CMC to offer the expertise and coordinated care necessary for optimal heart health.
Cardiometabolic Risk Factors include:
Several conditions can raise your risk for heart attack, stroke and death. Common risk factors that increase the likelihood of cardiovascular disease include:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
Other risk factors include:
- Obesity
- Inflammation
- Smoking
- Lack of physical activity
Diagnosis and Treatment
- Individualized treatment plans: Many cardiometabolic risk factors are controllable and may even be reversible. Primary care providers, cardiologists and endocrinologists are skilled in managing these conditions. Recommendations may include lifestyle changes as well as medications that can help lower your risk.
- Cardiometabolic medicine: This is a unique approach to the treatment of these conditions, combining their management into one program. It is typically multidisciplinary, including providers that are experts in cardiovascular risk reduction, diabetes and cholesterol management. When appropriate, we partner with other specialists to further reduce risk in patients. These may include (but do not replace your primary care provider):
- Endocrinologists
- Weight loss/bariatrics
- Exercise physiologists
- Nutritionists
- Sleep medicine
- Vascular surgeons
