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Cardiology Services at Claiborne Medical Center

Comprehensive Cardiac Care Close to Home

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Heart Care When You Need It Most

Our Heart Center provides non-interventional cardiac diagnostic services to help you achieve heart health in the convenience of your own community. Our board-certified cardiologists and trained staff provide both inpatient and outpatient diagnostic testing.

 

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East Tennessee’s Trusted Choice for Heart and Vascular Care

Your heart is more than a muscle — it’s the lifebeat of your very being. If you experience unusual heart symptoms or a serious cardiac event, you need care you can trust, delivered in a compassionate environment by experienced medical professionals.

As East Tennessee’s leader in cardiac services, Covenant Health Heart Centers provide expert care to more than 107,000 heart patients throughout our region each year. Our network of nine hospitals and 25 cardiology practices offers the latest advances in cardiology, including cardiac imaging, interventional cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, and rehabilitation. 

Types of Cardiovascular Conditions We Treat

Discover the wide range of heart and vascular conditions expertly treated at Claiborne Medical Center.

Arrhythmias and Electrical Disorders

Arrhythmias are conditions that disrupt the heart’s normal rhythm or electrical signaling, leading to irregular heartbeats. These issues can cause symptoms like palpitations, dizziness or fainting and may increase the risk of complications such as stroke or heart failure. Examples include:

  • Atrial fibrillation (Afib)
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Cardiac Syncope

 

Coronary Artery and Ischemic Heart Diseases

These heart diseases occur when blood flow to the heart muscle is reduced due to narrowed or blocked coronary arteries, often caused by buildup of plaque. This can lead to chest pain, heart attacks or other complications. Examples include:

  • Myocardial infarction (heart attack) 

 

Vascular Diseases

These conditions affect the blood vessels, impairing blood flow and increasing the risk of cardiovascular complications. These diseases often involve narrowing, blockage, or weakening of arteries or veins and can lead to serious issues such as heart attack, stroke or limb ischemia. Examples we treat include:

  • Lymphedema

 

Hypertension and Heart Failure

Hypertension (high blood pressure) occurs when the force of blood against the artery walls is consistently too high, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke and other complications. Over time, it can strain the heart and blood vessels, leading to serious conditions like heart failure.

 

Respiratory Disorders

These conditions affect the lungs and breathing that can directly impact heart function or result from heart disease. These disorders often cause strain on the heart and lead to complications like pulmonary hypertension or heart failure. Examples include:

  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Pneumothorax
  • Pericardial effusion

 

Cardiac Rehabilitation at Covenant Health

Leaving the hospital is just the first step in recovering from a heart attack, heart surgery or angioplasty. Heart patients often need to strengthen weakened heart muscles and learn heart-healthy lifestyle practices. Through customized programs of monitored exercise, education, and counseling, cardiac rehabilitation offers a supportive environment to help heart patients regain strength and functional capacity while reducing the risk of future heart problems.

 

Cardiac Rehabilitation
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Cardiac Diagnosis and Treatment

At Claiborne Medical Center, we’re on a mission to provide residents of East Tennessee with the comprehensive, cutting edge cardiac services you need and deserve.

Echocardiography (Adults)

An echocardiogram is a diagnostic test that uses ultrasound waves to create an image of the heart. This test can show the size, shape, and movement of the heart’s valves and chambers, as well as the flow of blood through the heart. Echocardiography may show problems such as poorly functioning heart valves or damage to the heart tissue from a past heart attack.

Preparing for Your Echocardiogram 

  • Please bring a complete list of medications you are currently taking.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to register.
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Our Cardiac Specialists

How to Refer a Patient

To refer a cardiology patient, please fill out the form located on this page or print and fax this attached document to 865-374-2095.

For Providers

What Do You Know About Preventing Heart Disease?

You can take steps to reduce your risk for heart disease. Find out more about preventing heart disease by taking this quiz.

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A Story of Strength

With a large family including seven children and 43 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Kim Arnott has a lot to live for. He and his wife enjoy spending time outdoors, which is where he first experienced some chest pain. A visit to his physician showed he needed urgent heart bypass surgery. After a speedy recovery, Arnott completed cardiac rehab at Covenant Health-South and is back to enjoying life with his family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We are committed to patient education and transparency in our care. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please contact us for a consultation.

What is open-heart surgery?

Open-heart surgery is a procedure where the chest is opened to allow direct access to the heart. It is typically performed to repair or replace heart valves, bypass blocked arteries, or correct congenital heart defects that cannot be treated with minimally invasive approaches.

How do I schedule a cardiology appointment?

Cardiology appointments require a physician order. Our Customer Care Center can guide you through the process and help you find the right heart specialist close to home. Call us today.

What is open-heart surgery?

Open-heart surgery is a procedure where the chest is opened to allow direct access to the heart. It is typically performed to repair or replace heart valves, bypass blocked arteries, or correct congenital heart defects that cannot be treated with minimally invasive approaches.

How do I schedule a cardiology appointment?

Cardiology appointments require a physician order. Our Customer Care Center can guide you through the process and help you find the right heart specialist close to home. Call us today.

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