Each year, cardiovascular diseases top the list of this country's most serious health problems. Our patients can take comfort in knowing that Quincy Medical Center’s Cardiovascular Center provides comprehensive diagnostic services, treatment and ongoing management for a wide range of cardiac and vascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, stroke, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and more.
Whether you need an initial consultation, diagnostic testing or a specialized surgical or interventional procedure, our multidisciplinary cardiovascular care team will work hand-in-hand with you and your doctor to manage and treat your disease.
Detection
Prior to making a diagnosis, your physician may recommend that you take any number of tests all of which can be taken right at Quincy Medical Center. Our scope of diagnostic testing includes:
Patients of the Cardiovascular Service at QMC also have access to the hospital’s full range of diagnostic imaging services, including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) Scanning, Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning, Vascular testing, and SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Scanning.
Interventional Cardiology
Through our seamless system of care, patients requiring complex cardiac and cardiothoracic surgeries, such as angioplasty, stent placements and valve repair can be transferred to Tufts Medical Center, a nationally recognized leader in cardiovascular care. Following their procedures, patients are referred back to their Quincy Medical Center cardiologist for follow up care and treatment in their community.
Preventive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation
We also offer a comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation program that combine a customized exercise program with other risk reduction strategies for optimum health.
To find a cardiologist that is right for you, visit our Physician Referral Service or call
1-877-479-CARE. For more information about Cardiac Testing, contact 617-376-4040. Information about Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs is available by calling
617-376-5580.
Stroke is the third leading killer and the most common cause of adult disability in the United States. Every year, more than 750,000 Americans fall victim to stroke.
When a stroke happens, minutes matter. That is why Quincy Medical Center’s Stroke Service is available 24 hours per day, seven days a week, providing an immediate response when a stroke patient comes to Quincy Medical Center. In 2004, QMC opened its $2.7 million Computed Tomography Suite, located in close proximity to QMC’s Emergency Department, to expedite testing and save precious time in obtaining vital information to treat stroke patients.
Quincy Medical Center is certified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as a Primary Stroke Service. The designation recognizes QMC’s high quality care and established clinical protocols for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients.
The warning signs for stroke include:
If you think you or a loved one is having a stroke, call 911 immediately.
QMC also has 24-hour neurology coverage, which is a vital component to properly diagnose and treat stroke victims.
Stroke Outreach and Health Education
Our Cardiovascular and Stroke Services team is committed to offering community and clinical educational programming to help our patients to recognize stroke signs and symptoms so they may act quickly and dial 911. For more information on our cardiovascular and stroke-related community outreach and clinical education programming, contact 617-376-5326.
Quincy Medical Center is committed to staying at the leading edge of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of vascular disorders. An estimated 20 to 30 million people in the US are at risk for vascular disorders, which include peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysms and stroke.
Prevention
The Prevention program identifies and treats patients who have disorders or lifestyle issues that contribute to atherosclerosis. Physicians, counselors, and nutritionists are available to manage patients with hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes, and to facilitate smoking cessation and exercise programs.
Detection
In 2004, QMC opened a dedicated Vascular Laboratory, offering non-invasive evaluation of vascular disorders. The laboratory’s sophisticated technology includes pulse volume recording equipment to measure blood flow, a new state-of-the-art Doppler Ultrasound to detect blockage in the arteries, and a treadmill for post-exercise vascular testing to identify the presence, location and severity of a vascular disorder. Patients also have access to the full scope of diagnostic services provided through the Cardiovascular Services Center.
When surgery is required, QMC brings together specialists from vascular medicine and vascular surgery, radiology, neurology and nephrology.
Our team can treat many vascular diseases and offers endovascular procedures to open blocked blood vessels within the use of general anesthesia or surgical incisions.
To find a vascular surgeon that is right for you, visit our Physician Referral Service or call
1-877-479-CARE.