Cardiology
Cardiology is the medical treatment of the heart and parts of the circulatory system as they relate to the heart. Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the cardiovascular system.
Cardiovascular care in Smyrna, Tennessee
We take your heart health very seriously, serving as partners in your cardiovascular care.
At TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, our dedicated team of cardiologists is equipped to treat a range of cardiac conditions. During a heart attack, we also offer fast, accurate treatments that help minimize the effects of these life-threatening emergencies.
Need a physician referral?
TriStar MedLine can help. We are available by phone Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 7:00pm CST.
TriStar MedLine can help. We are available by phone Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 7:00pm CST.
Cardiology services we offer
Our team of experienced heart specialists uses the newest cardiac ultrasound technology and a state-of-the-art catheterization lab to quickly diagnose and treat heart problems. Our goal is to help prevent serious cardiac conditions, such as heart disease and stroke.
Fast heart attack treatment
We can diagnose and treat heart attacks within 30-90 minutes of a patient's arrival. To achieve this, our hospital provides:
- Assessment and observation for patients who are not experiencing chest pain but have cardiac risk factors
- Medical staff with advanced training in cardiac disease
- Rapid assessment of patients with symptoms of possible cardiac disease
- Regular reviews of our cardiovascular program to identify opportunities for improvement
- Community outreach educational programs
Diagnosing cardiac conditions
Our hospital features the latest diagnostic procedures and imaging services to diagnose cardiovascular issues. Some of these tests include:
- Cardiac calcium scoring
- Diagnostic cardiac catheterization
- Echocardiograms
- Electrocardiography (EKGs)
- Holter monitoring studies
- Nuclear medicine studies
- Treadmill testing
Cardiac catheterization (cath) lab
Specialized cardiovascular services are available through our cardiac cath lab. Here, our heart specialists can perform:
- Angiograms
- Angiographies
- Angioplasties
- Cardiac monitoring
- Myocardial biopsies
- Stent placements
How to prevent heart disease
We provide preventive services and resources to help you manage cardiovascular risk factors and heart disease.
Heart disease prevention
To help you prevent heart disease, some resources we provide include:
- Heart health screenings, including cardiac scoring, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings
- Regular check-ups to assess your personal risk of stroke and heart disease and identify chances to reduce those risks
- If you'd like to learn a little more about your heart health and see if you may need to see a cardiologist, take our heart risk assessment.
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