If you or a family member have been diagnosed with heart failure, you are not alone. Ascension Medical Group Illinois - Heart Function Clinic Elk Grove delivers compassionate, personalized care to help manage your heart failure symptoms. Cardiologists work together with your doctor to create a heart care plan that’s right for you. Our experienced specialists and nurses are here to help you set and reach your personal health goals.
What to expect during your first appointment
During your appointment, you will have a one-on-one consultation with a nurse. Your nurse will review your medications and perform a full physical assessment. This assessment also includes personalized information and dietary guidance. Our heart care team coordinates with your doctor to deliver advanced diagnostics including blood tests, electrocardiograms (EKGs) and provide medications, if necessary.
Bring all of your medications, and wear comfortable clothing and shoes to your appointment.
Connecting you to a team of heart and vascular specialists
Care teams at Ascension Medical Group Illinois - Heart Function Clinic can connect you with cardiology specialists for many heart and vascular conditions, including but not limited to:
- Atrial fibrillation (AFib) and heart rhythm disorders
- Congenital heart disorders
- Congestive heart failure
- Bridge to heart transplant
- Coronary artery disease, angioplasty and stent placement
- Heart attack and stroke
- High blood pressure (hypertension) and high cholesterol
- Peripheral artery disease
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Structural heart and valve care, TAVR and MitraClip™ surgery
- Vascular disorders, such as aortic aneurysm
- Heart disease in women
- WATCHMAN™
Our heart specialists use minimally invasive techniques and image-guided technology to deliver advanced treatments, and outpatient procedures to help shorten your recovery.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, including chest pain or stroke symptoms, go directly to the ER or call 911.
Supporting your heart care recovery
Your experienced care team is here to help improve your quality of life. Other onsite services include:
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Heart nutrition counseling
- Heart failure education programs and senior wellness
- Medication anticoagulation management
- Transitional care, bridging next steps once home
Cardiovascular research and clinical trials
Ascension Illinois - is committed to supporting cardiovascular clinical research. By participating in national and regional trials, our investigators help improve the treatment and diagnosis of heart and vascular diseases. Talk to your cardiologist to learn more about participating in clinical trials.
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