Cardiology
Cardiology is the medical treatment of diseases of the heart and parts of the circulatory system. Cardiologists are the doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating these conditions.
Heart center in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Our cardiologists are here to prioritize your health and comfort.
Parkridge Medical Center works to make sure your heart needs are covered. Our team offers individualized prevention plans and specialized cardiovascular services, including interventional cardiology, vascular care, chest pain treatment and electrophysiology.
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MedLine can help. We are available by phone Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 7:00pm CST.
Heart conditions we treat
Our cardiologists are prepared to handle complex heart conditions, develop treatment plans and help you manage your health. Conditions we treat include:
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial fibrillation (Afib)
- Cardiomyopathy
- Chest pain (angina)
- Congenital abnormalities
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attacks
- Heart failure
- High blood pressure
- Valvular heart disease
Heart and vascular services we provide
Our cardiology center approaches all aspects of heart care by blending innovative techniques, technologies and expertise. We can also assist with addressing strokes.
Recognizing heart disease
It's important to recognize that a cardiac event can happen even if you've never felt symptoms. Smoking, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are key risk factors, but you may also be at increased risk of heart disease if you:
- Are overweight or obese
- Consume excessive amounts of alcohol
- Do not exercise regularly
- Have diabetes
- Maintain an unhealthy diet
Treatment options for heart disease
Our hybrid operating room allows for highly specialized procedures that offer superior approaches to heart care. These treatment options include:
- 3D imaging technology
- AFib ablation
- Cardiac catheterization
- Heart and vascular surgery
- Holter monitoring
- Minimally invasive surgical procedures
- Radionuclide angiography (RNA)/multi-gated acquisition (MUGA) scans
- Valve replacement and repair
Our stroke center
If caught early, effective stroke care can be lifesaving. We work tirelessly to offer you the greatest possible benefits from our wide array of diagnostic imaging services, interventional procedures and minimally invasive treatment options.
Treating your chest pain
Chest pain comes in many forms, including achiness, tightness, pressure or squeezing pain, and it can radiate to your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw or back. Chest pain can also produce different symptoms in women, such as pressure in the lower chest, upper abdomen and back and extreme fatigue that lasts hours, weeks or days. If you have chest pain that is not related to cardiac issues, including difficulty swallowing or a sharp burning below your ribs, don't ignore the symptoms, and speak with a medical provider.
Follow-up heart care and treatment
We want to help you manage your disease after you leave our facility, and provide several services to ensure you are properly cared for. First, clinically trained nurse navigators are available for support, answering questions and facilitating follow-up appointments. Additionally, we offer cardiac rehabilitation. This program is led by a team of experts in exercise, nutrition and mental health, and they supply extensive resources and knowledge to help you excel following cardiovascular treatment or rehabilitation.