Cardiology Services

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Three of the key components of the Champlain Valley Heart Center at CVPH are outpatient diagnostic testing, cardiac rehabilitation and an education and teaching program. Excellent staffs, advanced technology and a commitment to the health of the local residents make these programs true strengths of the Medical Center.

Diagnostic Services
Patients benefit from a wide array of diagnostic studies that can be ordered to help determine heart health. The following are some of the procedures available at CVPH.
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Signal Average Electrocardiogram
  • Exercise Stress Testing
  • Radionuclide Stress Testing
  • Dipyridamole Stress Testing
  • Echocardiography
  • Stress Echocardiography
  • Transesophageal Echocardiography
  • Cardioversion
  • Tilt Table Testing

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Cardiac Rehabilitation
The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation certifies the CVPH Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. This means the CVPH program meets and exceeds all national standards for helping heart patients regain good health and independence. CVPH patients can benefit from four phases of rehabilitation that work from the highly structured inpatient portion to near total independence at the fourth phase. Phase two is a closely monitored program offered on campus and overseen by registered nurses, exercise specialists and dietitians. Phases three and four are conducted at the CVPH Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.

HeartSmart Education & Teaching
Prevention and wellness are important components of the overall cardiology service. Along with an extensive educational curriculum made available for patients, the staff conducts numerous community screenings and workshops. The most ambitious undertaking is HeartSmart for Kids, an educational program integrated into the curriculums of many Clinton County junior high schools.