At BayCare Mease Countryside Hospital, we help you live a healthier life through expert heart and vascular care, close to home. Our experienced team combines advanced technologies, proven treatments and compassionate support to give you the care you need when you need it. Whether you're experiencing a heart emergency, managing a heart condition or exploring treatment options, we’ll guide you every step of the way. From lifesaving heart attack care to advanced procedures and ongoing heart rhythm management, our goal is to help you achieve the best possible health and quality of life.
Our cardiovascular specialists use advanced technologies to diagnose heart and vascular conditions and guide treatment decisions. From cardiac stress testing, echocardiography and EKGs to outpatient coronary CT angiography (CTA) and advanced catheterization lab technology, patients have access to the testing and expertise that supports personalized care. In 2025, we performed more than 2,700 cardiac catheterization procedures. Our experienced team has worked together for more than five years to deliver efficient, high-quality care.
Our dedicated cardiac rehabilitation program is located on the campus of BayCare Mease Countryside Hospital. We offer support and exercise for patients recovering from various heart conditions. Intensive cardiac rehabilitation is also available for eligible patients.
We provide specialized evaluation and ongoing care for patients who have infiltrative cardiomyopathy, which includes cardiac amyloidosis, genetic cardiomyopathy and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Our specialist uses advanced cardiac imaging and diagnostic testing to develop personalized treatment plans that make symptom management a priority and support long-term heart health.
Our specialists diagnose and treat coronary artery disease using advanced diagnostic tools and minimally invasive procedures, including percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). By restoring blood flow and treating blocked arteries quickly and effectively, we help patients reduce their risk of future cardiac events and return to the activities they enjoy.
Our Heart and Vascular Institute offers advanced electrophysiology services for patients who have arrhythmias and other heart rhythm disorders. Our growing program provides comprehensive care, including cardiac ablations, pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation, and ongoing device monitoring. These advanced treatment options help patients maintain a healthy heart rhythm, reduce symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Our specialists help diagnose and manage high blood pressure through personalized treatment plans, ongoing monitoring and advanced therapies. For select patients who have uncontrolled hypertension, we offer renal denervation, a minimally invasive procedure designed to help lower blood pressure by targeting nerves that affect blood pressure regulation.
Our team provides comprehensive peripheral vascular care, including diagnostic testing and minimally invasive interventional procedures to evaluate and treat conditions affecting circulation outside the heart. These advanced techniques help identify vascular disease, restore blood flow, relieve symptoms and support long-term vascular health.
BayCare Mease Countryside Hospital has a high volume of STEMI care, providing rapid access to lifesaving treatment when every minute counts. Our team consistently achieves an average door-to-balloon time of less than 60 minutes, helping ensure patients experiencing the most serious types of heart attacks receive timely treatment and compassionate support during critical moments.
BayCare Mease Countryside Hospital is committed to advancing heart and vascular care through education, research and innovation. Patients may have access to cardiovascular clinical trials and emerging treatment options, while our investment in advanced technologies helps bring specialized care closer to home.
While many patients can receive the care they need at BayCare Mease Countryside Hospital, some heart and vascular conditions require highly specialized treatment. For more complex procedures or specialized care, our teams work closely with BayCare's leading cardiovascular centers, including BayCare Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, BayCare St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa and BayCare Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of care. Patients benefit from the strength of BayCare's network while remaining connected to their local care team throughout their treatment journey.
Your physician's office will provide instructions about arrival times, medications and preparation before your procedure. Our team works to make sure patients understand what to expect before, during and after their visit.
The length of stay depends on the procedure being performed. Your care team will discuss the expected timeline, recovery process and discharge plans before your appointment.
Chest pain can be a sign of a serious heart condition. If you’re experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, call 911 immediately. BayCare Mease Countryside Hospital has a STEMI program, which means patients experiencing the most serious type of heart attack have access to rapid, specialized treatment close to home. The sooner treatment begins, the greater the opportunity to limit heart damage and improve outcomes.
Yes. Our cardiac rehabilitation program provides supervised exercise, education and support to help patients recover and improve their long-term heart health.
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