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Heart & Vascular Conditions & Treatments

Get Heart & Vascular Care

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781-624-8800

The Cardiovascular Center at South Shore Health System is the most comprehensive in the region. Whether you need a test to evaluate your risk for heart or vascular disease or are pursuing treatment for a diagnosed condition, our team has the skill and experience to help you improve your health.  

Conditions We Treat:

  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Atrial fibrillation (AFib)
  • Heart rhythm disorders
  • Cardiac arrythmia
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Aortic aneurysms
  • Peripheral vascular disease including diabetic vascular disease
  • Renovascular disease (kidneys)
  • Carotid artery disease (neck and brain)
  • Varicose veins
  • Venous leg ulcers

Services We Offer:

  • Emergency angioplasty and stent placement
  • Diagnosis of heart & vascular conditions 
  • Coronary and peripheral balloon angioplasty and stent placement 
  • Thrombolytic therapy (clot-busting drugs)
  • Thrombectomy (blood-clot removal)
  • Ablation to treat heart rhythm abnormalities 
  • Pacemaker and internal defibrillator implantation
  • Vascular surgery 
  • Heart & vascular disease risk-factor assessment & management
  • Medication counseling
  • Cardiac and arrhythmia support groups 
  • Home health cardiac nursing team 
  • Congestive heart failure (CHF) management & education
  • Cardiac rehabilitation