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Comprehensive Cardiac Care Close to Home
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.
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.Â
Request Your Appointment Today
Take the first step toward better heart health with Covenant Health’s cardiology services. A referral may be required for some procedures, and our team will guide you through the process. For assistance with scheduling an appointment, contact our Customer Care Center.
Hospital
Claiborne Medical Center
Hours
- Hospital
- Emergency Room
- Laboratory
Types of Cardiovascular Conditions We Treat
Discover the wide range of heart and vascular conditions expertly treated at Claiborne Medical Center.
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 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.
Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
Involves non-invasive and invasive techniques to assess the structure, function and health of the heart and surrounding blood vessels. These tests help detect conditions like coronary artery disease, valve disorders and arrhythmias, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Common examples include:
- Echocardiograms
- Arterial/Venous ultrasound
- Duplex arterial/Venous Doppler Ultrasound
- Nuclear Stress Tests
- Ankle brachial index (ABI)
Electrophysiology
Focuses on diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias) by studying the heart’s electrical activity. Electrophysiology procedures help pinpoint irregular electrical signals in the heart and restore normal rhythm through interventions. Common examples include:
- Electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG)
- Arrhythmia Evaluation
- Event Monitoring/Recording
- Holter Monitoring
Vascular Diagnostics and Interventions
Involve tests and treatments to evaluate and address diseases affecting blood vessels, including arteries, veins and lymphatics. These techniques help diagnose conditions like blockages, aneurysms or varicose veins and restore healthy circulation. Common examples include:
- Carotid duplex
- Venous duplex
- Color doppler
- Doppler ultrasound
- Arterial imaging
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 EchocardiogramÂ
- Please bring a complete list of medications you are currently taking.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to register.
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.
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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.
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.