At BayCare Bartow Regional Medical Center, we provide personalized heart and vascular care close to home in Bartow and the surrounding Polk County community. Our experienced team offers diagnostic testing, emergency heart attack care, cardiac catheterization, minimally invasive procedures and ongoing heart failure management.
Cardiovascular testing is available to evaluate your heart’s structure, function and blood flow. These tests give your physician important information to help them diagnose a heart condition and develop a personalized treatment plan. Services include:
Our heart failure optimization program provides ongoing medical management for patients living with heart failure. The program helps patients manage their condition through coordinated care and continued support
Procedures are available to help evaluate or manage certain heart rhythm concerns. Services include temporary pacemaker placement and implantable loop recorders, which can monitor the heart’s electrical activity over time.
Our interventional cardiology team uses minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat heart and vascular conditions.
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Our peripheral vascular and interventional radiology team uses minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat conditions affecting blood vessels and circulation. Our BayCare Bartow Regional Medical Center team also provides vascular access and other image-guided procedures, allowing patients to receive a broad range of specialized services close to home.
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At BayCare Bartow Regional Medical Center, our established STEMI program provides rapid, life-saving care to patients experiencing the most serious type of heart attack. Backed by an experienced clinical team and advanced cardiovascular technology, we deliver timely treatment while providing the personalized support patients and families need during a critical time when every minute matters.
Many heart and vascular services are available at BayCare Bartow Regional Medical Center. For more advanced care, we can connect you to BayCare’s network of cardiovascular specialists and hospitals. Our closest partner, BayCare Winter Haven Hospital, is just 11 miles away.
The type of sedation or anesthesia used depends on the procedure you’re having and your individual needs. Your care team will explain what to expect and answer your questions before the procedure.
Your care team will take steps to keep you as comfortable as possible. The amount of discomfort can vary depending on the procedure. Before treatment, your team will explain what you may feel and how pain will be managed.
The expected result depends on your specific condition and the procedure being performed. Your physician will explain the goal of the procedure, its potential benefits and whether you may need additional treatment or follow-up care.
Your care team monitors your recovery and will give you instructions about medications, activity, follow-up appointments and any symptoms that should be reported. Your recovery plan will depend on the procedure you had and your individual health needs.
Call 911 immediately. Don’t drive yourself to the hospital if you’re experiencing symptoms that may be life threatening. The emergency medical services team can begin care on the way to the hospital and transport you to the nearest appropriate facility for treatment.
If you need an specialist, call us at (855) 233-0888, or fill out the form below to request a physician referral. We’ll help you find a provider who meets your needs.
