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- About LGH
- Services & Specialties
- Birthplace
- Cancer Center
- Our Team
- Services We Offer
- Medical Oncology, GYN Oncology, Hematology
- Radiation Oncology
- Lymphedema Management Therapy
- Patient Family Resource Center
- Wellness Programs/Support Services
- Boutique Services (Wigs & Lady Grace)
- Breast Cancer Program
- Multidisciplinary Consultation
- Accreditations
- TeamWalk for CancerCare
- Positron Emission Technology (PET)
- Center for Weight Management & Bariatric Surgery
- Center for Wound Healing
- Critical Care Services
- Diagnostic Services
- Emergency Services
- Endoscopy Center
- Heart Center
- Imaging Services & Radiology
- Interventional Radiology
- LGH Chelmsford
- Neurodiagnostic Center
- Outpatient Services
- Ambulatory Care/Day Surgery
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Center for Weight Management & Bariatric Surgery
- Center for Wound Healing
- The Endoscopy Center
- Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP)
- Nutrition Services
- Occupational Therapy
- Orthopedic Services
- Pain Management Center
- Patient Service Centers
- Pediatric Specialty Clinics
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
- Physical Therapy
- Pulmonary Diagnostics
- Radiology/X-ray
- Rehabilitation Services
- Respiratory Therapy
- Sleep Lab
- Vein Ablation
- Women's Imaging Centers
- Pain Management Center
- Pediatrics - The Children's Place
- Regional Center for Maternal & Pediatric Care
- Rehabilitation Services
- Sleep Lab
- Surgical Services
- Women's Imaging Centers
Understanding Cardiac Care
The cardiac system of the body is your heart and its related functions. Cardiovascular disease is any disease that affects the heart and circulatory system of the body. Cardiovascular illnesses include such problems as congestive heart failure, stroke, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, pericarditis, peripheral vascular disease, valvular heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, and myocardial infarction (heart attack). Other conditions include things like atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), irregular heart rhythms, and high blood pressure.
While some people may be born with a cardiovascular illness, many more develop cardiac disease as they age or their bodies are affected by other conditions.
There are ways to prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases. In addition to healthy living and wellness, medical help (intervention) can help to reverse or prevent more serious damage with procedures, medications, or special treatment programs.
Those who care for people with heart trouble or cardiovascular illnesses are specially trained in cardiac care. Cardiologists are the doctors who are specialized in the field and cardiac nursing and technical staff are trained and certified to care for the advanced needs of such patients.
To learn more about a specific cardiac condition, visit the Health Resources section of this website.
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