No matter your type of heart disease, count on ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute specialists for expertise throughout Illinois. Whether you need advanced care or ongoing monitoring, lean on us every step of your journey to better cardiovascular health.
can affect the structure of your heart and how it works. They include:
If your doctor recommends treatment, ask for a referral to the congenital heart disease experts at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Children’s Hospital of Illinois.
Your coronary arteries supply blood and oxygen to your heart. If they fill up with plaque (fat), your heart no longer gets enough oxygen, causing CAD. If left untreated, CAD can cause chest pain, shortness of breath and even a heart attack. Your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes, blood-thinning (anticoagulant) medications or interventional cardiology treatment.
Problems in your heart or its arteries make it harder for your heart to pump blood. When the heart can’t do its job well enough, you have congestive heart failure (CHF). You likely feel weak, tired and short of breath. Learn how to manage the condition with our support and treatment for heart failure.
Arrhythmia means your heart beats too slow, too fast or irregularly. Cardiac arrhythmia types include:
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist in electrophysiology. This physician is an expert in your heart’s electrical signals, which control its rhythm.
Valves control the flow of blood through your heart. Over time, they can narrow, stiffen or stop fully closing when they should. You may receive a diagnosis of:
When you let valve specialists from ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute and its network of clinics treat your condition, you can look forward to relief from symptoms such as fatigue, chest pain and shortness of breath.
Take a quick assessment to discover your risk factors for heart disease.