Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular Care in Memphis, Bartlett and West Memphis
Saint Francis Healthcare and Saint Francis Medical Partners offer advanced heart and vascular care close to home. Our cardiovascular teams are committed to helping you live your life to the fullest from prevention to diagnosis to treatment for heart and vascular diseases.
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Chest Pain Emergency Center
Dedicated to the intervention and treatment of heart emergencies.
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Interventional Cardiology
Diagnostics and procedures to treat conditions and prevent further heart disease.
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Structural Heart Program
Our Structural Heart/Valve Clinic uses interventional technology to test, diagnose and help treat valve diseases.
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Cardiovascular Surgery
Our team performs thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries to assist in a healthier life.
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Calcium Scoring
Detect heart issues early with calcium scoring. Schedule your Heart Healthy CT scan today for peace of mind and proactive care. -
Women & Heart Disease
Take control of your heart health. Recognize symptoms, know risk factors, and schedule a checkup. Your heart can't wait; prioritize your well-being today.
Causes and Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases
There is no pinpointing the exact cause of cardiovascular disease, but there are risk factors that can increase the chances of having cardiovascular disease. Our cardiologists in Memphis highly recommend people over 40 have their hearts checked every five years. Our cardiologists will assess the following risks during your health check:
High blood pressure. is often called a “silent killer” as it can occur with little or no symptoms. It is a medical condition in which blood flow through the arteries and blood vessels is too high. Heart specialists typically prescribe a lifestyle change or medication to maintain healthy blood pressure.
Unhealthy cholesterol levels. There are two types of cholesterol: the good (high-density lipoprotein; HDL) and the bad (low-density lipoprotein; LDL). Good cholesterol (HDL) protects our hearts from heart disease, while bad cholesterol (LDL) can cause plaque buildup in artery walls.
Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes causes sugar to build up in the blood. Talk with one of our heart doctors in Memphis to prevent or manage your diabetes and any other risk factors.
Obesity. Obesity is associated with higher body fat, higher bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol. It can also lead to high blood pressure and diabetes, which can lead to heart disease.
Other lifestyle choices can increase the risk of having cardiovascular diseases, such as:
- A diet high in saturated fats, trans fat and cholesterol.
- Not getting enough physical activity.
- Excessive alcohol intake.
- Tobacco use.
There are also certain risk factors that we have no control over, such as family history, age, sex and race that increase the chance of developing heart disease.
Advanced Heart Care, Close to Home
Heart disease can present in a number of symptoms, and early diagnosis can improve long-term outcomes. Symptoms such as shortness of breath, low energy and simply not functioning at your best are associated with congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, heart valve disease, and several other cardiac conditions.
Don’t delay care. Our teams have the resources and experience to help you get or stay on the path to better health. We are Better Together.
Understanding Peripheral Artery Disease
Take a free online peripheral artery disease assessment and begin a journey to a better you.
Understanding Coronary Artery Disease
Take a free online coronary artery disease assessment and begin a journey to a better you.
Understanding Heart Health
Take a free online heart health assessment and begin a journey to a better you.