Sentara Heart Services 

The highly skilled cardiac team provides state-of-the-art diagnostic testing, diagnostic catheterizations, and rehabilitation, in addition to providing access to open-heart surgery and minimally-invasive heart surgery at Sentara Heart Hospital. The emergency room physicians and clinicians work closely with cardiologists and emergency medical staff to facilitate faster treatment by quickly identifying patients’ needs before they reach the hospital. 

Heart Services
From state-of-the-art diagnostic testing to minimally-invasive heart surgery, Sentara is a leader in heart care. Learn more about the following services.

Advanced Heart Failure Program
Imaging and Diagnostic Services
Heart Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization
     - Radial Artery Access Cardiac Catheterization
Electrophysiology Testing
Interventional Procedures
     - Coronary Stent
     - Valvuloplasty
     - Repair Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
     - Atherectomy
Angiojet
Angioplasty
Ablations
     - Ablation for atrial fibrillation
Pacemaker Insertions 

Preventive Services
Sentara Heart offers education, exercise and lifestyle changes to keep your heart healthy.

Pocket EKG
Healthy Heart Express Program
Get Off Your Butt: Stay Smokeless for Life Program to Quit Smoking
Eating for Life – DVD and Workbook Program


Cardiac Rehabilitation
After heart surgery or a heart attack, Sentara Heart offers cardiac patients individualized programs to address risk factors, exercise, nutrition, and other lifestyle changes.

Sentara Heart Rehabilitation offers specialized rehab programs throughout the community.
Cardiac rehab is also available on the campus of Sentara Heart Hospital.