Heart Care
Dual gold seal of approval for coronary artery disease
How much do you really know about heart health? Find out right now.
See the numbers from the American Heart Association.
Fewer that one in 10 women perceive heart disease as a great health threat.
Wuesthoff Health System provides all aspects of heart care including prevention, diagnostics, treatment, open heart surgery and rehabilitation. Wuesthoff Medical Center-Rockledge (WMCR) was the first hospital in Florida and second in the nation to receive a dual Gold Seal of Approval™ from the nation's leading healthcare standards-setting organization, the The Joint Commission for coronary artery disease and stroke care.
Eugene Killeavy, MD
Donald Messersmith, MD
Guillermo Sanabria, MD
David Sims, MD
Stephen Watts, MD
James P. Zavitsanos, MD
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Heart Risks Last Beyond Hospital Discharge, Study Finds
Likelihood of death, readmission remains high for more than 30 days after heart failure, heart attack
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Get Fit in Middle Age to Cut Heart Failure Risk, Study Says
It's never too late to start, researchers find
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Fish Oil Supplements Don't Protect Against Heart Trouble: Study
They don't reduce the risk of heart attack, heart failure or death, researchers report
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U.S. Heart Failure Costs Could Skyrocket: Report
Better awareness, prevention and treatment are crucial, experts say
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Heart Scarring May Be More Dangerous Than Thought, Study Suggests
Anomaly in a cardiac pumping chamber shows up on EKG and is tied to higher heart failure rate
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Ultrasound Waves, Bone Marrow Cells Show Promise in Heart Failure Patients
But experts caution that larger studies of combined treatment are needed
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Are you making heart-healthy choices? This article provides suggestions for heart-healthy living.
Have you been diagnosed with heart disease? This article explains how cardiac rehabilitation can be a valuable part of your treatment plan.
Are you at risk for heart disease? This article suggests actions to reduce your chances of developing heart disease.
How will your life change after a heart attack? This article provides tips & suggestions for returning to a “normal” lifestyle.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the U.S. At the Wuesthoff Heart Center, we provide the most comprehensive, technologically advanced heart care in the region. Our heart care specialists offer state-of-the-art diagnostic, imaging and treatment services. The Wuesthoff Heart Center delivers a full spectrum of heart care, from diagnosis and emergency intervention to treatment, preventive education and rehabilitation.