Revolutionary cardiovascular care is within your reach, more convenient and accessible than you think. For over 60 years, WMCHealth has mended countless hearts using advanced technologies and groundbreaking research right here in New York. Whether you’re facing an emergency, in need of a life-saving heart transplant, noticing symptoms of heart disease, or finding it challenging to manage your condition, we’re here for you.
Why Choose WMCHealth for Cardiovascular Services?
- Designated Leaders in Safety and Quality: WMCHealth is the only Level-1 Trauma Center in the Hudson Valley. This means our doctors and surgeons offer prompt and high-quality care to you and our community around the clock. Our vast experience ensures we can provide exceptional care for severe illnesses or injuries while prioritizing your safety and well-being.
- Renowned and Recognized: WMCHealth has received multiple awards from Healthgrades, a leading physician review site. We are ranked among America’s 50 Best for Cardiac Surgery. Our patients are more likely to have a successful surgical treatment without major complications.
- Heart Care for Every Age at Any Stage: When you choose WMCHealth for cardiovascular care, you get a dedicated healthcare partner from childhood throughout adulthood. Our goal is to help you prevent heart disease through screenings, education, and personalized recommendations. But if you develop a heart condition, you’re already in the best hands. Our doctors and surgeons can treat everything from congenital defects to chronic diseases.
- Early Detection and Prevention: We know heart disease is highly preventable. That’s why we help you take charge of your heart health with our Cardiovascular Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program. If we detect any conditions that may lead to heart disease over time, we can help you take immediate action to improve your heart health for the better.
- Conveniently Available Near You: Our doors are open for your care at nine New York hospitals. And if you’re unable to come to us, we come to you. We partner with doctors throughout New York, providing our expertise and equipment to establish your access to high-quality cardiovascular care.
Cardiovascular Conditions We Treat
Pioneering Advanced Heart Support
At WMCHealth, we’re leaders in using mechanical circulatory support (MCS). MCS helps your heart function better under stress, improving your survival chances and quality of life:
- ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) is an advanced form of artificial life support that circulates oxygen-rich blood throughout your body. We use ECMO when you’re facing critical heart and lung failure.
- Impella® is the world’s smallest heart pump that helps your blood flow. We use the Impella® device for additional support during percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) when your blockage is critical or your heart muscle is very weak.
Our Approach
Cardiovascular conditions often affect more than one area of your body, not just an isolated part of your heart. And other health conditions can affect how well your heart functions. That’s why we take a collaborative approach to care for both your heart and the rest of your body.
Your Heart Care Team
WMCHealth is home to national leading physicians and researchers in cardiology who provide compassionate, advanced care. Your cardiovascular care team will include cardiologists, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, electrophysiologists, and cardiac imaging specialists. Together, they’ll consider every aspect of your care—from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and ongoing management.
Teamwork Across Service Lines
Since your heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout your body, it can also be a source of other health problems. At WMCHealth, you benefit from our team approach and understanding of all heart-related conditions. For example, our cardiologists and neurologists work together to diagnose, treat, and prevent conditions that impact both your heart and brain, like a stroke.
We also provide a range of multidisciplinary programs, including:
- Cardio obstetrics provides specialized support for individuals with heart disease who are considering pregnancy or are currently pregnant. This program brings together cardiology and women’s health specialists.
- Cardio-oncology provides specialized support for individuals with heart disease who are undergoing cancer treatment. This program brings together cardiology and oncology specialists.
These types of coordinated approaches mean you receive the highest quality of care, especially when you’re managing more than one health condition.