Cardiology

The cardiologists and care teams at UAB St. Vincent’s provide personalized care for your heart and vascular health. We listen to understand how heart and vascular issues are affecting your life and create a personalized care plan that’s right for you and your condition.

Our complete cardiology care ranges from screenings and preventive services to complex heart and vascular and surgeries. We also perform non-invasive procedures and use minimally invasive techniques that require only a few small incisions (cuts).

Our services include:

• Advanced screenings, diagnostics, and imaging
• Diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks
• Congestive heart failure management
• Treatment for advanced coronary artery disease
• Stroke prevention and follow-up care
• Minimally invasive surgery to repair heart valve problems
• Treatment to restore normal heart rhythm
• Treatment for high blood pressure and high cholesterol

Heart attack symptoms

Heart attacks often start with severe chest pain, but not in every case. Women may have less obvious signs, so it’s important for both men and women to understand these possible symptoms, which may include:

• Chest discomfort, pressure, or pain
• Difficulty breathing, even when not active
• Lightheadedness or loss of consciousness
• New episodes of weakness or fatigue
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat
• Sudden arm pain (especially in the left arm), and/or pain in the jaw, neck, or back

Delaying care for a heart attack may lead to more serious health issues.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms – especially in combination with nausea or vomiting – please visit the nearest emergency room immediately or call 911.

Second opinions

A second opinion can give you the confidence and peace of mind you need to move forward with treatment, and we make the process easy. We can review your medical records and health care history to answer your questions and discuss options.

Before your appointment, please check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records for you, so that they may be shared with your care team before you arrive.

Financial assistance and support

If you and your family are having trouble affording health care, we can connect you with resources and programs that may be able to help. Our financial counseling team is here to listen to your concerns and work with you to find options that meet your needs.