When it comes to your health, make sure your heart is in the right place.
North Oaks Medical Center delivers a comprehensive range of heart health
services and resources, tailored to meet all your heart health requirements.
Many cases of heart disease and stroke are preventable.
The North Oaks Cardiology Clinic's team of professionals will guide you
in identifying and managing your risk factors, empowering you to lead
a healthy lifestyle. For individuals diagnosed with a heart condition,
we offer interventional treatments designed to prevent the progression
into more serious conditions. Additionally, less invasive diagnostics
and treatments are available to accurately diagnose and manage heart disease.
Are you aware of your risk for heart disease?
If not, now is the perfect time to select a North Oaks cardiologist, and
take charge of your health journey.
Schedule an appointment today at (985) 230-2778.
Recognizing heart conditions early is critical for effective treatment. If you or a loved one has concerns regarding potential heart conditions,
we urge you to consult with your medical provider immediately, or contact
us today to arrange a consultation.
Our Heart Health Services Include:
Heart Disease Prevention and Management: Click to Expand
Starting with prevention and management underscores our commitment to keeping
patients healthy before more invasive interventions might become necessary.
Once prevention has been fully addressed, the next logical step would be
diagnosis, which is essential for determining the specific heart health
needs of a patient.
Following the diagnosis of a patient’s heart condition, introducing
minimally invasive treatment option provides a less aggressive form of
care before exploring surgical interventions.
Finally, for more severe cases where surgery is necessary, our expertise
in leading-edge cardiovascular surgery completes the spectrum of treatment
options offered.
At North Oaks, we're committed to supporting you and your loved ones during
critical moments, such as experiencing a heart attack or stroke. We offer
comprehensive care throughout your journey to recovery.
Recognizing Heart Attack Warning Signs:Click to Expand
Understanding the symptoms of a heart attack is crucial. These include:
Chest pain that feels like pressure, tightness, squeezing or aching
Pain or discomfort that radiates to the shoulder, arm, back, neck, jaw,
teeth and sometimes the upper abdomen
Cold sweats
Fatigue
Heartburn or indigestion
Lightheadedness, including sudden dizziness
Nausea
Shortness of breath
Identifying Stroke Warning Signs with BEFAST: Click to Expand
If you suspect that a loved one might be experiencing a stroke, look for
these signs of a stroke for immediate action:
BALANCE: Is there a loss of balance or dizziness?
EYES: Does your loved one have sudden vision loss, blurriness or double vision?
FACE: Look for unevenness or drooping. Ask the person to smile and check for
asymmetry.
ARMS: Is there numbness in an arm? When raised, does one arm drift downward?
SPEECH: Is speech unclear or confusing? Does the person have difficulty understanding?
TIME: If you observe any of these signs, call 911 immediately. Note the time
that symptoms first appeared to inform first responders.
The
Level II Trauma Center at North Oaks Medical Center is equipped and ready 24/7 to provide urgent care, significantly enhancing
survival chances and improving outcomes.
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