With one of the newest Emergency Departments in the region, a progressive new emergency angioplasty program, one of the area’s most active cardiac catheterization labs, highly trained cardiologists (Medical Staff Directory) and other clinical staff, a new 64-slice CT scanner and enhanced telemetry (cardiac monitoring) capability, St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital is dedicated to caring for the heart of our community. Our care-giving team is ready and well-equipped to diagnose and treat patients suffering from chest pain, shortness of breath and other symptoms that often are symptoms of cardiovascular problems.

We offer:

• Emergency Angioplasty
• Cardiac Catheterization
• Cutting-edge imaging technology including Coronary Calcium Scoring
  
• Stress tests
  
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  
• Echocardiogram
  
• Cardiac Monitoring

Patients receive the team’s individual attention and a custom-designed treatment program that addresses specific needs. Treatment options include:

• Lifestyle and diet modifications
  
• Medication
  
• Intravascular stents
  
• Referral to top-notch surgeons

Cardiac Rehabilitation

According to the American Heart Association, cardiac rehabilitation programs can “extend overall survival” and “improve quality of life” for those with coronary disease. SLCH’s Center for Cardiac Rehabilitation has earned the “distinction of excellence” from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, ensuring patients they’re getting the best care in the region.

Serving small groups of patients at its new site, located at

575 Hudson Valley Avenue (near Stewart Airport) in New Windsor, the Center for Cardiac Rehabilitation offers monitored exercise and education to those who have had a heart attack, bypass surgery and/or angioplasty. Our Cardiac Rehab team includes exercise physiologists, dietitians, social workers, physical therapists, and others who work closely with physicians and nurses to ensure a continuum of quality care for our patients. Call 784-3764 for more information about cardiac rehabilitation.

AED Program

As part of its commitment to improve cardiac outcomes in our region, SLCH has launched the Caring Hearts AED Program to increase the number of Automated External Defibrillators available in workplaces and public spaces. Between 85% and 90% of sudden cardiac arrest victims die because the six-minute life-saving window is often too short for emergency medical personnel to arrive. The key to survival is immediate access to a defibrillator and someone who has been trained to use it.

Under the program, businesses and organizations may purchase an AED at a significantly reduced cost, and SLCH will provide the necessary training to the purchasers' employees. Should a customer, client, visitor or employee experience sudden cardiac arrest, the business or organization, and its staff, would be ready to provide potentially life-saving assistance.

For More Information contact kholter@slchospital.org.