Heart and Vascular Care
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Heart and Vascular Care Across Iowa
Your heart powers every moment of your life. At MercyOne, our nationally recognized cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons and vascular specialists provide expert care for every stage of your heart health journey. From prevention and screenings to advanced diagnostics, minimally invasive procedures and complex heart surgery, we're committed to helping you live a healthier and stronger life.
Whether you're managing a chronic heart condition, seeking a second opinion or facing a new diagnosis, you can count on MercyOne for personalized, compassionate care close to home. Using the latest technology, innovative treatments and coordinated care teams, we deliver comprehensive heart and vascular care designed around you.
MercyOne Iowa Heart Center
For more than 50 years, MercyOne Iowa Heart Center has been a trusted leader in cardiovascular care across Iowa. Recognized for expert heart and vascular services, advanced treatment options and specialized cardiac care, our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes for every patient. With convenient locations throughout Iowa, we provide comprehensive care close to home, helping you achieve your best heart health at every stage of life.
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions
A cardiologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating and helping prevent diseases and conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels.
MercyOne cardiologists care for patients with conditions including coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation (AFib), heart failure, high blood pressure, heart valve disease, high cholesterol and other cardiovascular conditions.
You should consider seeing a heart specialist if you're experiencing symptoms such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, swelling in your legs or unexplained fatigue. Individuals with risk factors including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, a family history of heart disease or a history of smoking may also benefit from a cardiac evaluation.
Heart disease can cause a variety of symptoms, including chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, heart palpitations, swelling in the legs or feet and reduced ability to exercise or perform daily activities. Symptoms can vary depending on the type of heart condition and may be different for women than men. If you experience symptoms that concern you, MercyOne's experienced cardiovascular team can provide testing, diagnosis and treatment to help protect your heart health.
MercyOne offers access to experienced cardiologists, heart surgeons, electrophysiologists and vascular specialists across Iowa. You can search for a provider by specialty, location or condition and receive care close to home.
Atrial fibrillation, commonly called AFib, is a type of irregular heartbeat that occurs when the upper chambers of the heart beat out of sync with the lower chambers. AFib may cause symptoms such as heart palpitations (facing or fluttering), fatigue, dizziness or shortness of breath and can increase the risk of stroke if left untreated.
MercyOne offers advanced AFib treatment options, including medication management, heart rhythm monitoring, cardioversion, catheter ablation procedures and left atrial appendage closure devices, helping patients reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
MercyOne offers comprehensive atrial fibrillation treatment, including medications, heart rhythm monitoring, cardioversion, catheter ablation procedures including pulsed field ablation and stroke-risk-reduction therapies such as left atrial appendage closure devices. Your care team will create a treatment plan based on your symptoms, lifestyle and overall health goals.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure used to replace a diseased aortic valve without traditional open-heart surgery. TAVR may be an option for patients with severe aortic stenosis who are experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain or fatigue. MercyOne's structural heart specialists evaluate each patient individually and offer advanced treatment options, including TAVR, to restore heart function and improve quality of life.
Yes. MercyOne provides a full range of heart and vascular surgical services, including coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve repair and replacement, cardiothoracic surgery and advanced vascular procedures.
Our experienced cardiothoracic surgeons work closely with cardiologists, electrophysiologists and other specialists to deliver coordinated, personalized care before, during and after surgery. MercyOne also offers minimally invasive treatment options when appropriate.
Heart disease refers to conditions that affect the heart, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, heart valve disease and heart rhythm disorders. Vascular disease affects the body's network of blood vessels outside the heart and can include conditions such as peripheral artery disease (PAD), aneurysms, carotid artery disease and deep vein thrombosis.
MercyOne provides both comprehensive heart and vascular care, bringing together specialists who diagnose and treat both cardiovascular and vascular conditions using the latest diagnostic tools and treatment options.
MercyOne offers a wide range of heart and vascular diagnostic services, including electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG), echocardiograms, stress testing, cardiac catheterization, heart rhythm monitoring and advanced imaging. These tests help identify heart and vascular conditions and guide personalized treatment plans.
Yes. MercyOne provides comprehensive heart failure care, including advanced diagnostics, medication management, lifestyle counseling, remote monitoring and specialized treatment options designed to help you manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
For those with advanced heart failure, MercyOne also offers advanced therapies, including evaluation for a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), a mechanical pump that helps the heart circulate blood when it can no longer pump effectively on its own. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that supports better heart function, reduces hospitalizations and can help you live a more active life.
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