The Heart Center

Diagnostics | Interventional Cardiac Treatment & Rehab | Open Heart Procedures

CRMC is Ready to Help You and Your Loved Ones When It Comes to Matters of the Heart.

Help for Your Heart...

Did you know you have access to state-of-the-art cardiac care in your own community? The Heart Center at Capital Regional Medical Center is one of the most advanced in North Florida and South Georgia. We offer a continuum of care to meet every cardiac need from clearing blocked arteries to helping you recover after open-heart surgery.

"All of a patient's cardiac needs can be met at The Heart Center in a safe and extensive manner with the latest technology," says Harry M. Rosenblum, M.D., cardiothoracic surgeon on staff at Capital Regional Medical Center. "In fact, we're the only center in Tallahassee that can provide patients with this level of comprehensive care."

Whether You Need...

Signs & Symptoms

In a heart attack, time is muscle. The faster it can be diagnosed and treated, the better the chances of saving cardiac muscle--and the patient's life.

That's why Capital Regional Medical Center has a dedicated chest pain team with an organized approach to treating heart attack. The hospital's highly trained and experienced medical pro-fessionals work together to offer patients fast and accurate care for chest pain.

Here are the telltale signs you may be having a heart attack.

pressure, squeezing, or pain in your chest
arm, back, neck, stomach, or facial pain
breathlessness
cold sweat
lightheadedness

In addition, women often experience atypical symptoms, including nausea and fatigue, so don't ignore your symptoms. Call 911 if you suspect a cardiac event and ask to be taken to Capital Regional Medical Center

What's Your Risk?

Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in America. While certain risk factors are out of your control, such as increased age, gender, and ethnicity, there is a lot you can do to help lower your risk.

Tobacco Smoking can double and even quadruple your risk for a heart attack. In the case of a sudden cardiac event, smokers are more likely to die. Breathing secondhand smoke on a regular basis has similar effects for non-smokers.

Sedentary Lifestyle If you often choose the couch over a brisk walk around the neighborhood, you may want to reconsider. Physical in-activity increases your risk for heart disease. Regular moderate exercise is proven to help in preventing coronary artery disease.

Obesity Being obese or overweight, particularly around the abdominal area, significantly increases your risk for developing heart disease as well as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol--all of which are risk factors.

For a referral to a cardiologist or internist on staff at Capital Regional Medical Center Visit our Physician Referral page or call (800) 847-8876

We created a Glossary of Cardiac Terms to assist you in better understanding the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disease. The more you know, the more you will understand about heart health for yourself and those you love.

For more information about The Heart Center at Capital Regional Medical Center, call (850) 325-HART.