With the newest Emergency Department in the region, 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 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:

• Cutting-edge imaging technology
  
• Stress tests
  
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  
• Echocardiogram
  
• Cardiac Catheterization
  
• Cardiac Monitoring
• Emergency angioplasty coming soon

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.

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 jstokes@slchospital.org.