Cardiology

Home Based Health Care for Heart Patients

Our team can assist in determining health issues related to heart health and consequently also providing the necessary care to reduce the effects of the illness.

• Angina
• Automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
• Cardiac arrhythmia
• Cardiac complications
• Congenital defect repair
• Congestive heart failure
• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and/or stent
• Coronary artery bypass surgery ( CABS )
• Coronary artery disease (CAD)
• Heart valve repair and/or replacement
• Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
• Pacemakers
• Post-coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
• Post-myocardial infarction (MI)
• Pre-/post-heart transplant

Once a diagnosis is pronounced, the physician may recommend for the client to receive home care services such as:

• 30 Day and 60 Day summaries
• Assessment of cardiac complications
• Auscultation of the heart and respiratory system
• Case management to reduce calls
• Clinical outcomes feedback
• Diagnostic equipment: pulse oximetry and doppler
• Early detection/intervention for better disease management
• Improved Physician follow-up
• Instruction regarding exercise and cardiac rehabilitation
• Instruction regarding the cardiac medication regimen, drug toxicity and possible drug interactions
• Instruction regarding the prevention of complications, early detection and when to notify a physician
• Integrate office Protocols for follow up
• Management and Teaching
• Observation and Assessment
• Pain assessment
• Streamlined paper process (user friendly)
• Updated (and accurate) clinical assessment data
• Wound care

For more information about Cardiology Diagnosis Support Services, please call U.S. Home Health Care, Inc. at 800-566-0024.