Heart Disease and Treatment at Stamford Hospital

Heart disease is the leading killer of adults in this country … but someday it won't be. Enormous strides have been made in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, enabling many people to live long and full lives despite having the condition and, even better, helping many more stay healthy by avoiding heart disease altogether.

In partnership with New York Presbyterian Healthcare System/Columbia University Medical Center, Stamford Hospital's Heart & Vascular Institute offers the full continuum of heart and vascular services for area residents from screening, preventive and diagnostic services, to invasive treatments and rehabilitation. In 2008 we introduced our Open Heart Surgery Program, Elective Angioplasty and Stenting and Integrative Cardiology for lower Fairfield County.

Arrythmia

A disruption in the electrical impulses that signal the heart to beat. When chronic or recurrent this can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow or erratically.  »  Go

Coronary Artery Disease

The most common type of heart disease, caused by a build-up of plaque in the walls of the arteries, diminishing blood flow to the heart. This can cause chest pain (angina) or heart attack, arrhythmias or heart failure.   »  Go

Valvular Heart Disease

Heart valves allow blood to flow into and out of the heart. Valve abnormalities are common and usually mild, requiring no intervention. However, when valve function is severely compromised, surgical repair or replacement may be required.  »  Go

For more information or to make an appointment please call
1-877-233-WELL (9355).