The Cardiovascular Care specialists at Olathe Health deliver individualized care, the latest medical and surgical advancements and, of course, all the TLC that every heart deserves.
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Platinum Performance Achievement Award – American College of Cardiology
High Performing in Heart Failure Treatment – US News and World Report
Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award – American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
The Cardiovascular Care specialists at Olathe Health are ready to act quickly to treat heart attack patients, deliver cutting-edge heart surgery and support all patients to live their heart-healthiest lives. We have the latest technology, diagnostic equipment and the newest treatments for patients.
Eighty-five percent of heart damage occurs within the first two hours of a heart attack, which is why Olathe Health care teams are on alert to quickly recognize the signs and treat patients as quickly as possible. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center (CPC), Olathe Medical Center has a dedicated STEMI team prepared to diagnose and if necessary take patients to the cath lab within minutes to treat blockages and open affected arteries.
Olathe Health is a regional leader in the care of heart rhythm disorders. From new advancements in diagnosis, like the EP Navigator heart mapping technology, to the latest ablation treatments and devices, Olathe Health has the expertise to care for patients with many types of arrhythmias.
Prevention is key when it comes to fighting heart disease. That’s why Olathe Health offers a number of programs and resources to make it easy for patients to learn how to make heart healthy living decisions today and monitor their health health regularly.
For some patients, heart surgery may be the best treatment option. Olathe Health’s specialized cardiac team has the experience, expertise and latest technology and procedures to care for complex heart surgery patients.
With the advanced cardiac imaging available at Olathe Health, we have the tests and tools to help your doctors evaluate and diagnose your heart symptoms or conditions.
Caring for heart patients doesn’t end with surgical intervention and other medical treatment. After a heart attack or surgery, many patients are prescribed cardiac rehabilitation at Olathe Medical Center, designed to help patients with heart disease return to productive lives. The program includes healthy lifestyle education, a closely monitored exercise program, diet and nutrition counseling, and plenty of encouragement and support.
Patients work with nurses trained in pulmonary physiology as well as respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, dietitians, chaplains, pharmacists and social workers. A physician referral is required. For more information, please call 913-791-4222.
The Cardiovascular Center at Olathe Medical Center is connected to the Emergency Department – so patients who are brought to the hospital with chest pain or heart attack have immediate access to our advanced cardiac imaging equipment for diagnosis. If treatment is required, the patients are rushed into on of the connected state-of-the-art cardiac labs for catherization, stent placement or other procedure. The Cardiovascular Center is also where heart patients come to have outpatient testing and procedures performed.
In 2016, OMC completed a $7 million expansion of the Cardiovascular Center, including a state-of-the-art hybrid electrophysiology (heart rhythm) lab.
The lab is designed to enhance patient safety and procedure precision. Sophisticated technology allows physicians and cardiothoracic surgeons to work together in the same room on highly complex heart rhythm disorders. The lab also features technology that exposes patients to less radiation, making the procedures more cost-effective.
JUNE 14 | At this FREE seminar, Drs. Ravi K. Yarlagadda and Naga V. Garikipati, electrophysiologists at Olathe Medical Center, will discuss the symptoms, causes, risks and treatment of irregular heartbeats.
Register here.
Sharon DeFreece, a professional painter, has always been inspired by colors. But she didn’t realize how much color was missing from her own life until she received a new heart procedure at Olathe Medical Center.
