Led by a team of physicians trained at some of the most recognized cardiovascular facilities in the region, Robinson Memorial Hospital's services include diagnosis, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation for heart disease, stroke, aneurysms and other cardiovascular disorders.
Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging (IVUS)
IVUS is an exciting new way of visualizing vessel interiors using patterns of sound waves to measure vessel diameter and search for blockages. Originally used in Robinson Memorial Hospital's Cath Lab, IVUS has become a standard part of Robinson Memorial Hospital's Cardiovascular Services. IVUS is accurate and non-invasive. Most exciting of all, the high level of definition provided means problem areas can be pinpointed more quickly.
The Robinson Cardiovascular Center at Ravenna
The Robinson Cardiovascular Center at Ravenna offers a number of outpatient heart and vascular testing services including outpatient echocardiograms and vascular studies, the Pacemaker Clinic, the Heart Failure Clinic and Holter and cardiac device monitoring. Heart and vascular services in the hospital include electrocardiograms, the Stress Lab, trans-esophageal echocardiograms, cardioversions, tilt table tests and inpatient services.
Cardiopulmonary Rehab
Robinson Memorial Hospital offers a thriving Cardiopulmonary Rehab program where patients can regain their strength and independence after a cardiac event or debilitating condition. The program takes patients through three phases of monitored exercise with registered nurses and a respiratory therapist. For more information, call (330) 297-2394.
Cardiac Cath Lab
The Heart Failure Clinic
Robinson Memorial Hospital, in conjunction with Northeast Ohio Cardiovascular Specialists, has introduced a service to support your doctor in managing your heart failure condition. The Heart Failure Clinic is located on the first floor of the Robinson Professional Center on the hospital's main campus in Ravenna.
The goal of the Heart Failure Clinic is to educate patients about medications, lifestyle and dietary adjustments and strategies for monitoring their symptoms at home. The Heart Failure Clinic also educates patients about when to contact their health care provider so they can avoid worsening symptoms that may lead to hospitalization.
In addition, patients will be evaluated to determine if they may benefit from different medications, doses and/or from special pacing options now available for patients with persistent symptoms of heart failure.
Communicating with your primary care physician
The Heart Failure Clinic does not replace your primary care physician. Your doctor will receive a copy of your assessment and any medication adjustments or recommendations for further follow-up.
If you do not have a primary care physician, you will be given a referral to establish a relationship with a primary care physician.
Scheduling an appointment at the Heart Failure Clinic
Patients interested in treatment at the Heart Failure Clinic should discuss referral with their
primary physician. For more information, or to make a referral, please contact the Heart Failure Clinic by calling (330) 297-8295.
The Pacemaker Clinic
Ongoing monitoring is an essential part of the care of patients with a pacemaker or a defibrillator. Technicians evaluate and monitor the function of devices implanted in people who have difficulty with their heart rhythms. Pacemakers are implanted to help the heart beat at a rate that is best for the patient. Defibrillators are implanted in patients who experience heart rhythms that are too fast and potentially fatal. These devices can detect such rhythms and treat them with a shock or other appropriate therapies.
Technicians in the pacemaker clinic perform tests to evaluate whether the devices are functioning properly, and are also able to determine how much life is left in the battery of each device. In addition, these devices can record samples of the patient's heart rhythm. Using such information, technicians can collaboratively devise a plan of care with the doctor and the patient in order to optimize the patient's health and well-being.
For more information about The Pacemaker Clinic, please call (330) 297-2426.
To learn more about the cardiovascular services available at Robinson Memorial Hospital, please call (330) 297-2406.
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