Norwalk Hospital offers a premier cardiovascular program to meet the needs of patients with cardiac and vascular problems in the greater Fairfield County, Connecticut community. Led by a specialist team of cardiologists, interventional cardiologists and vascular surgeons, this program has achieved wide acclaim for providing leading-edge prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of cardiovascular disease.
One of Norwalk Hospital’s signature clinical services, the Cardiovascular Program offers outstanding inpatient and outpatient care for those suffering a heart attack, or from heart disease, congestive heart failure, angina, atherosclerosis, and vascular conditions, including aortic aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, deep vein thrombosis and peripheral artery disease.
Norwalk Hospital’s cardiac quality of care is nationally recognized. HealthGrades®, the nation’s leading, independent health care rating organization, awarded the Hospital five stars for treatment of heart attack for 2011. This rating places Norwalk Hospital in the top 15% of all hospitals nationally for clinical excellence. This top tier of hospitals was found by HealthGrades® to have statistically significantly lower patient mortality and inhospital complications than all other hospitals in treating this condition.
The Hospital’s heart attack care, as measured by achieving nationally accepted standards of high-quality care, is also ranked among the national leaders according to the Hospital Quality Alliance.
Norwalk Hospital’s vascular surgery program is also noted for its clinical excellence. According to HealthGrades®, the Hospital’s vascular surgery program is rated number two in CT for 2011 and is rated five stars for peripheral vascular bypass for 2011. A five-star rating places the Hospital in the top 15% nationally for clinical excellence.
Among the cardiovascular services the Hospital provides are:
- Angioplasty for peripheral arterial disease
- Cardiac and vascular ultrasound
- Cardiac stress testing
- Cardiac ablation for irregular heart beats
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Coronary CT angiography
- Diagnostic cardiac catheterization
- Emergency cardiac angioplasty
- Endovascular repairs of aortic aneurysms
- Minimally invasive treatments of venous insufficiencies
- Pacemaker and defibrillator implantation
Norwalk Hospital’s cardiologists are widely regarded for their superb diagnostic and treatment skills. Many have been recognized for their outstanding achievements treating complex and high-risk patients, as well as for conducting research studies to advance the field of cardiovascular medicine.
Additionally, the Hospital has on staff several interventional cardiologists who perform diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and emergency cardiac angioplasty among other invasive procedures.
The Hospital’s vascular surgeons are also widely noted for their experience and expertise. Several of the vascular surgeons perform advanced procedures at Norwalk Hospital. Many of these procedures are usually only performed at larger, academic medical centers.
Our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program helps cardiac patients live life to the fullest and is accredited by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for “providing the highest standard of care.” Cardiac Rehab patients benefit from:
- Safe, individually designed exercise plans
- Monitored workouts
- Diet and lifestyle education
- Psychosocial counseling
- Stress management
The program is led by a full-time, advanced practice registered nurse and all staff are certified in advanced cardiac life support.
To learn more about Norwalk Hospital’s Cardiovascular Services, use the Cardiovascular Services quick links on the left of this page.
For more information about the Cardiovascular Services offered at Norwalk Hospital, call 866-NHB-WELL (642-9355).
Read the article "Heart Failure: Advanced, Effective Help Available" from the spring 2011 issue of Your Health Matters.
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