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Cardiology Services
We care with compassion.
And that�s smart medicine.
Committed to your healthier future.
Trends show that the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population is women. To the surprise of many, heart disease affects women as much as men, but a woman�s heart attack symptoms can be different. That is why Maryland General Hospital has expanded our Cardiology Services by focusing on the symptoms of heart disease in women.
In addition to our general Cardiology Services, we offer a specialized program for persons who have been diagnosed with congestive heart failure. The Center for Heart Failure at Maryland General is committed to working with patients, families and their primary healthcare providers to manage and control their symptoms. Our number one goal is to improve your quality of life, while managing heart disease in the community.
A Committed Team Covers all the Bases.
Our board-certified cardiologists, nurse practitioners, electrophysiologists and technicians provide the utmost in patient care. If you are at risk for heart disease or have been recently diagnosed, you will find comfort in our team�s ability to work together for your well-being.
Here�s what you can expect:
- Cardiology consultation
- Full range of comprehensive testing
- Perioperative consults to evaluate your ability to have surgery
- Patient education
Are You at Risk?
One of the best ways to prevent heart disease or decrease your chance of having a heart attack is by paying close attention to your risk factors and the warning signs. It is important to note that you may be at more risk based on your family history and lifestyle. Women should pay special attention to these warning signs since they are often more subtle than those in men.
| Risk Factors |
Warning Signs of a Heart Attack: |
| Family history |
Chest discomfort |
| Diabetes |
Discomfort in other areas of upper body |
| High blood pressure |
Unusual shortness of breath |
| High cholesterol |
Difficulty breathing |
| Obesity |
Breaking out in a cold sweat |
| Cigarette smoking |
Abnormal indigestion, including nausea |
| Hardening of the arteries (artherosclerosis) |
Lightheadedness |
| Some recreational drugs like cocaine |
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The Center for Heart Failure
Sometimes called congestive heart failure (CHF), heart failure is a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of all of the organs in the body. Heart failure does not mean that the heart has stopped working. It means that the heart is not as strong, and is not able to pump as well as it used to.
Heart failure is a common condition with approximately 500,000 persons being diagnosed each year, adding to the more than 5 million already living with it today.
Treatment through Innovation
The Center for Heart Failure provides patients with expert care through an effective treatment plan. This innovative team approach includes:
- Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations
- Medication management
- Weight monitoring and nutrition counseling
- Enhanced telephone support services to monitor symptoms, medications and side effects
- 24-hour access to the Center for Heart Failure team for crises and emergencies
- Smoking cessation counseling and therapies
- Emotional support services
- Home healthcare referrals
We are committed to improving your quality of life through our comprehensive program.
From pacemakers to catheterizations, our experienced cardiology team is ready to serve you no matter what your condition. We care for patients with our complete cardiac care, including the latest medical advances for persons who may require:
- Cardiac catheterization and angiograms
- Arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat) control
- Echocardiograms
- Cardiac stress testing, Holter monitors and event recorders
- Implantable defibrillators (to control your heart rate)
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) or Biventricular pacing (treats the delay in heart ventricle contractions)
- Nuclear imaging for heart disease
- Tilt table testing (evaluates loss of consciousness)
Access to Specialized Care and Preventive Therapies
Patients who need preventive medicine and therapies to help them along with their cardiac care will have access to a full range of services available right here on the campus of Maryland General Hospital. Some of them include:
- Joslin Diabetes Center
- Maryland Vascular Center
- Center for Pain
Referrals and access are also available for:
- Angioplasty and stenting
- Electrophysiologic studies
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Catheter ablation for abnormally rapid heartbeats
- Coronary bypass surgery
- Heart transplant surgery
- Heart valve repair and replacement
- Ventricular assist devices
Insurance coverage for services.
Most commercial health plan providers, Medicaid and Medicare are accepted for Cardiology Services and the Center for Heart Failure.
Contact Us:
Cardiology is located on the second floor of the main hospital, 827 Linden Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.
To make an appointment or referral:
Call (410) 225-8452
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