Saint Louis University Hospital's cardiology and cardiac surgery services, in partnership with SLUCare physicians, offer comprehensive treatment for heart conditions. Our diagnostic and treatment capabilities include preventive, medical, surgical and rehabilitative services ranging from management of high blood pressure to heart transplantation, including:

• Abnormal Heart Rhythms (Arrhythmias)
• Aneurysms (Aortic and Abdominal)
• Cardiomyopathy
• Congenital Heart Disease
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Coronary Artery Disease
• Heart Valve Disease
  

What Are the Symptoms of Cardiovascular Disease?
There are many different symptoms you can experience if you have cardiovascular disease. For people who may be suffering from heart disease, common symptoms are:

• Angina (A burning, squeezing, ache in the center of your chest or left arm that feels like your heart might collapse because of the pressure. These attacks can last anywhere from 30 seconds to five minutes.)
• Rapid heart beat (palpitations)
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea
• Heavy sweating

Testing and Treatment for Cardiovascular Diseases and Disorders
SLUCare and Saint Louis University Hospital diagnostic and treatment options include:

• Adult Congenital Heart Disease Speciality Clinic
• Alcohol Septal Ablation
• Angiography and Arteriography
• Angioplasty (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty) and Laser Angioplasty
• Atherectomy or Rotablator Therapy
• Atrial Septal Closure Devices
• Cardiac Catheterization Service
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Cardiac Stress Testing & Nuclear Cardiology Service
• Cardiac Surgery
  • Coronary Artery Bypass (CABG)
  • Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB)
  • Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB)
  • Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement
  • Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR)
  • Valve Replacement for Aortic Valve Stenosis
• Congestive Heart Failure Program
• Coronary Stent Placement
• Echocardiography
  • Stress echo
  • Transesophageal echocardiograph
  • M-Mode studies and two-dimensional studies
  • Doppler studies of the heart
• Electrocardiographic Monitoring Service
• Electrophysiology and Pacing Services
• Heart Transplantation Program
• Preventive Cardiology
• Thrombolytic Therapy
• Transradial Catheterization
• Valvuloplasty (aortic and mitral)