We’re proud to serve the Fort Smith community with a $10 million Heart & Vascular Center.
Heart issues aren’t something you plan for, but you want a health care team who does. Our expanded team of cardiac experts includes local cardiologists, as well as cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons – each one working to bring you complete care – including the prevention, detection and treatment of heart and vascular diseases. Cardiovascular and interventional cardiology physicians help patients manage a variety of conditions including abnormal heart rhythms, congestive heart failure, coronary artery and valve disease, heart attack, heart failure, high blood pressure, heart murmurs and peripheral artery disease. They perform life-saving procedures such as cardiac catheterization, angioplasty and stent placements.
Cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons treat disorders of the heart, lungs, esophagus and aorta in the chest. Our surgeons are trained in nationally recognized programs. They use minimally invasive procedures to shorten your hospital stay and recovery time.
We use a variety of testing, monitoring and advanced imaging studies to diagnose and treat cardiovascular issues.
There are many different kinds of heart conditions. Some happen quickly and demand immediate attention. Others require ongoing care over a long period of time. Inside our expanded Heart & Vascular Center, we’ve upgraded our specialized care to treat all types of heart conditions right here in Fort Smith. It’s the same high-level care you’d find in a larger city – without the drive to get there.
We can now perform more procedures locally, including:
At Mercy we offer easy, convenient coordination of carethrough MyMercy, our free health management app. Use it to stay in touch with your Mercy Clinic care team, request appointments, see lab results and more, anytime or anywhere.
Mercy Clinic primary care physicians know the risk factors for heart disease. They recommend age-appropriate tests, changes to your diet, exercise and medications as a part of ongoing prevention. Mercy also provides heart-healthy events throughout the year, where education and free (or low-cost) screenings are available.
Our cardiac rehab program helps you optimize your health and improve your quality of life after a heart attack, stent, bypass surgery or other procedure.
At Mercy, we offer comprehensive services to diagnose and treat a full range of conditions, including:
Mercy's heart & vascular health services offer you the latest in diagnostics and treatment options for acute coronary syndrome. Learn about the causes & symptoms of this condition.
Learn MoreThe aorta, the body's largest blood vessel, is a durable pipeline, but its walls can weaken and bulge. This bulge is called an aortic aneurysm. Discover the types of aortic aneurysms, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
Learn MoreMercy's cardiologists provide comprehensive care for heart attacks. Learn more about the signs & symptoms as well as prevention methods to reduce your risk.
Learn MoreMercy's cardiologists offer the latest in diagnostics & medical therapies for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension. Learn more about the causes & risk factors of PAH.
Learn MoreMercy vascular specialists diagnose & treat dyspnea. If you experience any abnormal shortness of breath, especially sudden or severe, call your doctor.
Learn MoreMercy's heart &vascular specialists are dedicated to diagnosing & treating blood clot disorders, including thrombosis. Learn more about the signs, symptoms & causes of this condition.
Learn MoreMercy vascular specialists provide a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis, treatment and management of varicose veins. Our vascular team will discuss surgical and non-surgical treatments that could help you look and feel better.
Learn MoreMercy vascular specialists are experts in diagnosing & treating all types of venous disease. Learn about the non-surgical & surgical treatment options available.
Learn MoreAt Mercy, we offer comprehensive testing services to diagnose conditions and injuries, including:
Mercy offers comprehensive heart & vascular services including computerized tomography (CT) coronary angiogram tests. Learn about how this test is used & performed.
Learn MoreA doppler ultrasound checks for problems with blood flow, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Learn more about this test & what to expect before, during & after.
Learn MoreWorking with the most advanced technology and equipment, our heart specialists we’ll do everything possible to keep your heart healthy, so you can keep doing all the things you love.
Learn MoreMercy's cardiologists use a transesophageal echocardiogram to help diagnose several conditions. Learn more about the TEE procedure & what to expect before, during & after.
Learn MoreAt Mercy, we offer compassionate care for a variety of treatment services, including:
Mercy's cardiologists provide comprehensive diagnosis & treatment of heart disease, including valvuloplasty. Learn more about this procedure & what it is used for.
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