To care for your heart, Beacon has the information, tools and expert providers to lead you along your path to good heart health. We strive to empower you to prevent heart issues, but also provide heart care services should you need them.
We deliver complete heart care, meaning you won’t be referred to another health system because all your specialists are here! Not only is that convenient, it means specialists collaborate on your unique, individual care plan.
By keeping up with the latest technology and continuing their education, our collaborative team of cardiologists, surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and imaging specialists are prepared to help you when you need them. In addition, our coordinators guide you in setting up care for your heart or vascular system. They answer questions, assist with appointments, and direct you to resources if needed.
Beacon’s heart care team helps you manage and treat heart disease.
Not only have our heart and stroke centers earned national recognition and our teams earned certifications for their skilled delivery of procedures, Beacon is also a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, through which we have special access to their resources and specialists for consultations and second opinions.
Our team includes care coordinators. These people will guide you through insurance questions, surgical plans and rehabilitation or therapy that follows your procedure.
The Mayo Clinic Care Network is a clinical collaboration between Mayo Clinic and independent health care organizations across the globe. Beacon is the first organization in Indiana to be selected as a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. You benefit from this relationship, because this network provides Beacon doctors with special access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, resources, team of specialists, second opinions and more. Read about our Mayo collaboration.
Our heart, vascular and stroke program has led the way in some programs and procedures in our region. Read about our ‘firsts’ and ‘onlys’ and also find details about all our teams. Also find links to awards and achievements we received.
Get the confidence and peace of mind that your doctor and cardiovascular care plan are right for you. It’s easy to get a second opinion with Beacon heart care. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options. Talk with one of our doctors about a personalized care plan.
When you are facing a new diagnosis or are deciding on a surgical or therapeutic treatment plan, there’s a lot to think about. If you are looking for a second opinion for advanced heart care, our cardiologists can also connect you with the right specialists for minimally invasive surgery, including TAVR, MitraClip™, WATCHMAN™, and ablation. Our heart and vascular specialists can provide a second opinion, based on our experience and as part of a national care team.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records on your behalf, so that they can be shared with your care team before your arrival. Call 269-381-3963.
Warning signs of a heart condition can be feeling tired or being out of breath while doing the everyday activities. If you have concerns about new symptoms, talk with a cardiologist. And if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease and haven’t connected with your cardiologist in a while, schedule an appointment today.
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Your age, gender, lifestyle and medical history play a role in your heart health. If you have symptoms of heart disease or are unsure about your risk, talk to your doctor about a coronary calcium scoring heart scan*. A CT heart scan can help you and your doctor better understand your risk for heart attack. The imaging test delivers a coronary calcium score based on the amount of calcium-containing plaque that has built up in your heart arteries. You may benefit from a heart scan if you:
You should not have a heart scan if you are pregnant, or have already had a heart attack, coronary bypass surgery or a coronary stent.
For both women and men, the most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women may be more likely to experience shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, and back or jaw pain.
If you are experiencing chest pain, especially in combination with jaw or arm pain, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting or difficulty breathing, you might be having a heart attack. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.
Watch for these symptoms of heart attack in both men and women:
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is blood pressure that is higher than normal. It happens when the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries is too high. High blood pressure is a chronic condition that can increase your risk for heart disease and stroke. Talk to your doctor about risk factors and how to manage your blood pressure.
Clogged arteries, also known as coronary artery disease (CAD), happens when plaque, including fats and cholesterol, builds up on your artery walls. Plaque buildup, called atherosclerosis, can slow or completely block blood flow to your heart. Symptoms of clogged arteries may include:
Talk to your doctor about how to reduce your risk for coronary artery disease. If you are an adult with high blood pressure and cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, use tobacco or have a family history of heart disease, your doctor may recommend getting a CT heart scan of your heart.
A cardiologist specializes in the diagnosis of heart disease and care of the heart muscle, coronary arteries and veins that carry blood. A heart surgeon, also called a cardiac surgeon or cardiothoracic surgeon, performs surgery on the heart, lungs, esophagus and other parts of the chest. Heart failure specialists manage congestive heart failure symptoms with medication and minimally invasive procedures.
Surgeons and cardiologists at Beacon are part of a national care team of doctors, sharing best practices and advanced treatment options for more complex heart care.
Different types of heart specialists and surgeons include:
