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Cardio-Pulmonary
Cardiology
845-7380
Cardiologists at Madison County Hospital offer an array of tests
and procedures to make sure your heart is healthy and to find
any potential problems before they become life threatening. Our
cardiologists provide consultations to determine the best care
for you. Cardiology services include:
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Electrocardiography (EKGs)
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Rhythm monitoring
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Cardiac event recording
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24-hour holter monitoring
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24-hour ambulatory blood pressure
monitoring
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Cardiac stress testing
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Head-up tilt table testing
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Signal averaged EKGs
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Echocardiography with 2-D color flow
doppler
Cardiac
Rehabilitation
845-7375
When it comes to having a healthy heart, prevention is key. There
are some risk factors you can't change, such as gender, age and
a family history of heart disease, but you can give your heart
a head start to health by eliminating or controlling the most
common causes of cardiac disease:
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Smoking
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High
Blood Pressure
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High
Blood Cholesterol
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Sedentary
Lifestyle
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Overweight
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Diabetes
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Stress
Our Cardiac Rehabilitation services are designed to help heart
patients recover faster and return to full, productive lives after
a heart ailment. Our program includes a supervised exercise program
with education and counseling to teach you how to live a healthier
life.
You have the power to prevent heart disease; we have the resources
to help you recover.
Pulmonary Wellness Rehabilitation
845-7375
Did you know pulmonary disease is the third leading cause of death
in the United States? Our pulmonary wellness rehabilitation program
provides you with information and support to meet the daily challenges
of living with a chronic lung disorder.
Learn to control and alleviate complications associated with pulmonary
disease, while achieving an optimal level of independence.
Pulmonary wellness care not only reduces the need for hospitalization,
it improves survival. Changes in diet, exercise and smoking habits
can decrease the impact of the disease by helping you return to
a higher degree of physiological and psychological function.
Respiratory Therapy
845-7370
Respiratory Therapy provides help for patients suffering from
many kinds of illnesses and injuries related to the lungs including
patients suffering from asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, heart failure,
pneumonia, stroke, smoke inhalation, drowning, and other conditions.
Respiratory care includes diagnostic evaluations to find the causes
of breathing disorders and how to care for them. Our therapists
also provide education to inform patients how to use breathing
apparatus and other tools to help improve their quality of life.
Sleep Disorders
845-7370
A good night's rest can be hard to achieve, especially for the
approximately 20 million Americans who suffer from sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea is characterized by brief interruption of breathing
during sleep. The disorder is a serious, potentially life-threatening
condition. For individuals who think they might have sleep apnea,
the Madison County Sleep Disorders Center is here to help. In
May 2001, the hospital enhanced its sleep center with a new 32-channel
unit that tests for two types of sleep apnea: central apnea, which
occurs in roughly 20 percent of apnea patients, and obstructive
sleep apnea, the more common of the two conditions.
The only way to diagnose sleep apnea is through a specialized
test known as a polysomnography or sleep study. The testing process
is simple. Anyone who suspects they have sleep apnea, or has a
bed partner who has noticed snoring and breathing irregularities,
is asked to consult their physician. The doctor then refers the
patient to the hospital for a sleep study.
Once the referral is made, a member of the sleep center staff
contacts the patient by phone to conduct a pre-sleep study questionnaire.
The staff member explains what to expect of the test, what to
wear and asks if the patient has special requests. For instance,
some individuals may want to bring their pillow from home or have
a radio or fan running while they sleep. The center does its best
to simulate the patient's normal sleeping environment.
The test requires just one night of sleep from the patient, comprised
of six to eight hours. A technician monitors the individual from
the room next door. In the morning, the patient is released and
the data collected the night before is interpreted by a pulmonologist
or neurologist. The results are sent to the patient's physician,
who then explains treatment options should the diagnosis be confirmed.
For patients with central apnea, medication is the most often
prescribed treatment. For those with obstructive apnea, more options
are available. Weight loss could reduce the frequency and/or intensity
of the episodes. Also, surgery can remove soft tissue at the back
of the throat that restricts night-time breathing.
The most common method of treatment is a Continuous Positive Airway
Pressure device (CPAP). The device is the size of a small radio
and sits on the bedside table. The patient wears a mask over the
nose connected to the CPAP by a hose. The machine forces air into
the patient to keep the throat's soft tissue open. Though it sounds
uncomfortable, most patients adapt quickly and prefer the good
night's sleep over any inconvenience the CPAP might cause.
To learn more about the Madison County Hospital Sleep Laboratory,
call 740-845-7370.
Wellness Center/Adult Fitness Program
Living and enjoying life to the fullest are key components of
a healthy lifestyle. Fitness is a way of life that allows you
to function and perform at your best. It’s a harmonic balance
of prescribed exercise, eating habits and preventative health
care.
The Wellness Center is designed to improve aerobic efficiency,
muscular endurance and body composition through the use of treadmills,
stationary bikes, a stair climber and strength-training equipment.
For participants who want extra guidance, the Adult Fitness Program
helps you reach optimal levels of physical fitness through a supervised
program of regular exercise.
Take your first step toward lifetime fitness today. Cost of a
single membership is $30 per month. Senior membership is $20 per
month. Ask your Wellness Center staff member for details about
the special buddy program. Get centered on wellness today!
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