Heart Care
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. — accounting for 1 in every 4 deaths — but it's both preventable and controllable. At Northwest Health - La Porte, our services are focused on preventing and treating heart disease. The multidisciplinary care team includes specialists in cardiology, imaging, nutrition, rehabilitation and more.
At Northwest Health - La Porte, you can count on:
- Emergency heart care. If you’re experiencing heart attack symptoms, you need immediate care. Healthcare professionals are specially trained in rapid response, assessment and treatment of heart attacks and other life-threatening cardiac emergencies. If a heart attack strikes, we strive to provide quality care.
- Early diagnosis. Advanced medical technology and procedures allow our cardiac professionals to detect and diagnose heart disease from the earliest stages, when it can be treated most effectively.
- Recovery assistance. After a heart attack or other acute cardiac illness, we provide specially-designed exercise programs and individual support from exercise and rehabilitation professionals to aid in your recovery. Dietitians will help you adopt a heart-healthy diet and help you make healthy habits part of your lifestyle.
- Heart disease preventive services. We’re dedicated to helping you prevent heart disease through health screenings and education, including classes or other educational events, individual nutritional counseling and more.
Award Winning Heart Care
Northwest Health - La Porte has received the following accreditations, recognizing our commitment to quality heart care.
- American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI
- American College of Cardiology Electrophysiology Accreditation
- Joint Commission Primary Stroke Certification
- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
- Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Echocardiography and Stress Echo Accredited Program
- American College of Radiology Vascular Accreditation