Expert Care Close to Your Heart

Whether you need long-term care to treat ongoing heart issues or you’re coming in for an emergency, at CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute, your heart health is our highest priority. The result is comprehensive care using advanced technology and evidence-based medicine. You’ll find the highest-quality care for issues ranging from high blood pressure to arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation (AFib), from heart valve disease, to heart failure. In every case we put your health goals first. With locations across Arkansas, you will be able to find a heart specialist or clinic close to you.

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• Conditions We Treat
• Heart Disease Tests and Diagnosis
• Heart Disease Treatments and Procedures
• Minimally Invasive Procedures

Heart Disease Tests and Diagnosis

Your cardiologist may conduct a variety of cardiac tests to gather important information about your heart and circulation. We treat all types of heart disease from serious heart attacks to chronic heart conditions, such as atrial fibrillation (AFib) to heart failure and valve replacement.

Heart Disease Treatments and Procedures

If you are diagnosed with a heart disease, our heart doctors will develop a treatment plan for you that may include medication, lifestyle changes or surgery. We will share that treatment plan with your primary care provider so that all the doctors you see will know what care you are getting. With locations across Arkansas, you will be you will be able to find a heart specialist or  clinic close to you.

Minimally Invasive Procedures

CHI St. Vincent offers minimally invasive procedures to help minimize downtime and the risk of complications. Some of our minimally invasive options include

• Catheter Ablation - This treatment does not require open-heart surgery. It is performed using small incisions and does not involve opening the chest cavity. Compared to other treatments for heart rhythm disorders, such as long-term medication or traditional surgery, catheter ablation can offer a more targeted and potentially curative approach. It may result in shorter recovery times and fewer complications.
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) - (TAVR) is a procedure used to treat aortic valve stenosis. TAVR is considered minimally invasive because it does not require traditional open-heart surgery. Instead, the procedure is performed by inserting a catheter (a thin, flexible tube) through a small incision in the groin or chest and guiding it to the heart. The new artificial valve is then positioned inside the diseased valve and expanded, pushing the old valve leaflets aside. This allows the new valve to take over the function of the old valve, restoring normal blood flow.

What are the Risks with Heart Disease Treatment?

Heart disease treatment options come with varying risks. Medications can cause side effects and interact with other drugs. Lifestyle changes, while beneficial, can be challenging to maintain and may not always lead to desired outcomes. Surgical procedures carry risks such as infection, bleeding, and damage to tissues, along with anesthesia-related risks. Implantable devices can malfunction or lead to complications. Minimally invasive procedures, while less risky than surgery, can still result in vascular complications or stroke. Despite these risks, the benefits of treatment often outweigh the potential complications, but patients should discuss these risks with their healthcare providers.

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