Your Heart Health Is Our Top Priority
Your heart is at the center of everything you do. It's your emotional center and your physical center. When things are off-center, you can count on us to put them right. At AdventHealth North Pinellas, formerly Florida Hospital North Pinellas, our nationally recognized cardiologists deliver comprehensive and compassionate heart care to our neighbors in the west Florida community. Our goal is simple: to provide heart care that lets you enjoy all that you do.
We’re here to help you find the right physician or a location that’s convenient for you.
World-Class Expertise, Whole-Hearted Care
Caring for Your Heart Caring for You
- Understanding Your Heart Health
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You are unique and so is your heart. This is why at AdventHealth North Pinellas, formerly Florida Hospital North Pinellas, we want to learn about your lifestyle, from your diet and exercise habits to your sleep routine and stress level. Understanding where your heart has been can help us better figure out where we need to go, helping us create your whole-person care plan. Together, we'll discuss common heart conditions and explore changes you can make to improve your overall health and reduce your risk of heart disease. Our cardiologists will start by determining your risk of cardiovascular disease. Risk factors may include:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Diabetes
- Heart Risk Assessment
- Sleep Disorders
- Stroke History
- Vascular Disease
Once we have an idea of your heart's current health, we'll work with you to create a customized care plan that helps facilitate your active and happy future.
- Heart Care Screenings and Tests
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You know your body, and you know when something isn't right. Our expert cardiology department will help you figure out what’s wrong with an initial screening to give us a proper picture of your heart’s health and check to heart conditions like heart failure, cerebrovascular disease, or atrial fibrillation and arrhythmias. Our cardiologists use the most-advanced technologies to help diagnose you quickly and accurately. Each of these technologies helps us quickly diagnose heart conditions and use the full strength of our skills to care for you. Your screening may include:
- CT Scan
- Electrophysiology (EP) – checks the health of internal electrical system that causes your heart to beat
- EnSite Precision™ Cardiac Mapping System – an innovative test that displays 3D position of cardiac electrical activity
- MRI
- ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Program
- Stress Test
- X-Ray
- Cardiac Treatments Created for You
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When it comes to your heart, time is of the essence. Whether you need a quick diagnosis of your heart disorder or you need emergency heart attack treatments, our Florida-based cardiologists are always on call. Trained in rapid response techniques, we provide the onsite medical help you need when faced with a cardiac event, like a heart attack, heart failure, or cerebrovascular disease. When you've recovered, we'll continue to care for you with advanced heart disease treatments and support programs. The comprehensive cardiac treatments we offer include:
- Cardiac Ablation
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation
- Carotid Angioplasty
- Carotid Artery Surgery
- Heart Failure Treatments
- Pacemakers
Our cardiac care isn’t over when your procedures are done. Our Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Program can help restore you to a life of strength and confidence through our comprehensive and personalized sessions over eight to 12 weeks. We’re here to encourage a life of heart wellness now and for years to come.
- Award-Winning Care for Better Outcomes
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When your heart needs specialized attention, count on a cardiology department that upholds the highest standards of patient safety and care.
We received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll achievement award in 2022. Our Heart Center is also an accredited Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center, demonstrating our dedication to caring for you quickly and effectively.
While our team has received these awards and more, our greatest achievement will always be caring for you and your family.
- Continuing the Healing Process: Cardiac Rehabilitation
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For patients who’ve recently suffered a heart attack or undergone cardiac surgery, our Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is there to help throughout the healing process. We effectively and efficiently transition participants back into their daily lives, and provide them with a toolkit that enables them to lead a healthier lifestyle.
How Our Program Works
Our outpatient cardiac rehab program serves Pinellas and Pasco counties. We have professional, multidisciplinary teams comprised of cardiologists, registered nurses, physical therapists and registered dieticians who are committed to helping you heal and getting you back to the life you enjoy.
Throughout our eight-to-12-week program, our patients receive personalized, individualized care that seeks to address their unique needs. Our team leads all of our patients through a closely monitored exercise program and educates them on ways to continue reduce their cardiac risks and managing their medications. We also assist patients with weight-loss goals, cholesterol management, blood pressure control, stress reduction and maintaining heart-healthy diets, as well as provide support to help patients stop smoking.
After meeting their initial treatment goals, patients can take part in an ongoing maintenance program to help them continue exercising in a supervised, supportive environment.
Eligibility and Insurance Coverage
Our program is covered by most health insurance companies. If you have any questions regarding whether you are eligible to participate, please do not hesitate to call us. Eligible diagnosis include:
• Heart attack
• Stable angina
• Coronary bypass or valve surgery
• Coronary artery angioplasty or stents
• Heart failure (ejection fraction is <35%)
• Heart transplantFor more information about the Cardiac Rehabilitation program at AdventHealth North Pinellas, call Call727-943-3664.
Join Us for Heart-Healthy Events
AdventHealth North Pinellas offers educational events on heart health throughout the year in our community. Explore our upcoming events and join us to learn how to keep your heart beating strong.
Expert, Whole-Hearted Care For Your Whole Life
Breaking down barriers to better heart health. That’s what multidisciplinary care means to us. Our Care Coordinators can connect you to the local nutrition, exercise, and surgical experts who can help you feel better and feel whole as you continue your journey to wellness. From helping with medication management to supporting your rehabilitation progress, our approach to cardiac care is simple: We’re here to help you get from where you are now to where you want to be.