Cardiology

Location

Specialty Clinic
1000 West Lincoln Way
Jefferson, Iowa 50129
(515) 386-2488

Schedule & Appointments

Appointments are available the first and third Thursday of each month. Call 515-386-2488 to schedule in Jefferson.

Cardiology at Greene County Medical Center

A cardiologist is an internal medicine expert in diseases of the heart and blood vessels, specializing in both prevention and treatment. Cardiologists may diagnose and treat conditions such as coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, abnormal heartbeats or arrhythmia, heart failure or diseases of the heart valves. Your primary care provider may refer you to a cardiologist if you are experiencing problems with your heart or blood vessels or experiencing chest pains, dizziness or shortness of breath. Greene County Medical Center is pleased to offer these services in Jefferson, providing our patients with ease of access to a crucial healthcare specialty.

Common Reasons to See a Cardiologist

Diagnosis and treatment of:

Chest pain or discomfort (angina)
Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
Regularly high blood pressure (hypertension)
Coronary artery disease
Heart failure (cardiomyopathy)
Pulmonary hypertension
Heart disease during pregnancy
Adult congenital heart disease
Preventive cardiology

Getting to the Heart of the Matter

Chest pains lead to battery of tests to help put Jefferson woman at ease.

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Provider

Craig Stark, MD Cardiology More Information

Are All Heart Attack Warning Signs the Same?

Definitely not. Even though we have been taught the classic symptoms of a heart attack involve chest pain, difficulty breathing and radiating pain in the arms and back, the reality is that one out of every five heart attacks is silent, symptomless. This is why it is so important to be proactive about your heart health. Learn about and manage your risk factors, know and monitor your blood pressure numbers, develop heart healthy daily habits and talk with your provider about any symptoms, even the smallest ones.