Heart Care

Announcement
Holy Family Hospital is expanding its successful cardiology services program to provide comprehensive, independent cardiology round-the-clock care to the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire.
Learn more.

Did you know...Holy Family's Recent Performance on the State's Core Measures for heart care are all at or approaching 100 percent.

According to the American Heart Association, heart disease - or cardiovascular disease, claims more lives than any other illness. In fact, it is the No. 1 killer of men and women in the U.S.

At Holy Family Hospital, we offer patients state-of-the-art technology, compassionate care and skilled, knowledgable staff trained in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of heart conditions, circulatory problems and cardiovascular disease. Sophisticated imaging studies and minimally invasive blood vessel treatment procedures are performed in our state-of-the-art ultrasound and angiography facilities. Experts in their fields, such as Peter Cary, MD, Radiologist (pictured above) combine technology and experience to diagnose and treat patients.

Holy Family is home to one of the Merrimack Valley's only Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs. Our highly skilled staff and patient-centered approach have earned our program accreditation by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). We are also home to the only certified Stroke Program in the area, and participate in the National Stroke Center's quality and outcome studies.

For patients in need of more advanced heart care, Holy Family's relationship with sister hospital St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, one of the country's Top 100 Hospitals for cardiovascular services. St. Elizabeth's cardiologists are at the forefront of developments in cardiovascular therapies, interventional cardiology, and the use of implantable heart devices. Their cardiac surgeons perform more than 600 open-heart surgeries every year.

In an Emergency
	If you or a loved one experiences the symptoms below, it may be signs of a heart attack. Dial 9-1-1 immediately for life-saving care!
• Pressure, squeezing and heaviness or discomfort in the chest, possibly spreading to the arm, shoulder or jaw • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Rapid or uneven heartbeat • Dizziness • Swelling in the lower legs
Do not wait to see if these symptoms go away on their own - time is critical in the event of a heart attack! Our Emergency Department is available 24/7 to treat patients with signs of a heart attack or stroke.

Heart Care at Holy Family Hospital

Abnormal Heart Rhythms/Arrhythmias
Chest Pain vs. Angina
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Program
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diabetes
Enlargement of the Heart (Cardiomyopathy)
Heart Attack
Heart Valve Disorders
High Blood Pressure/Hypertension
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Cartoid Artery Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Plebitis
Pulmonary Embolism
PVD Risk Assessment
Varicose Veins

>>More information on these and other related heart conditions can be found here.

Health Library

Cardiac Conditions and Diseases
03/29/2010
Cardiovascular Disease Statistics
03/10/2010
Home Page - Cardiovascular Diseases
04/09/2010
More...

Click on the picture below to take our Heart Health Quiz