Cardiology
Call 479.968.4311Cardiology is a medical specialty focused on disorders of the heart; cardiologists are physicians who specialize in cardiology.
According the American Heart Association, nearly half of all U.S. adults have some type of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in our state and our country. That’s why Saint Mary’s is here for you, and here for your heart.
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Saint Mary’s Cardiology Services
No one in the Arkansas River Valley puts more into caring for your heart than Saint Mary’s. From engaging and mobilizing an exceptional team of cardiologists, to providing cutting-edge techniques and technologies for treating heart disease, Saint Mary’s has invested deeply in providing advanced heart care for our patients.
Saint Mary’s has four full-time, board-certified cardiologists on staff. These physicians bring a depth of experience that is unparalleled in our area. Our team is noted for rapid response times in performing angioplasty treatment, a key to saving heart muscle after a heart attack. This team includes Dr. Dai-Yuan Wang , Dr. Sastry Prayaga, Dr. Shuja Rasool, and Dr. Thomas Reinsvold. Their offices are at Cardiology Associates of North Central Arkansas, 2205 W. Main St., Russellville. Call 479-968-4311 for an appointment.
The arsenal of technologies Saint Mary’s cardiologists have at hand include two state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs for diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures, as well as the region’s first 128-Slice Computed Tomography (CT) scanner for diagnostic imaging technology in non-invasive and interventional cardiology procedures like coronary angiography. An ever-expanding number of diagnostics and procedures are performed to help our patients keep their hearts healthier.
During a heart attack, every second counts. If you experience the symptoms of a heart attack, call 911 immediately.
If you are a nearby resident and call emergency services for help while experiencing chest pain, you will be transported to Saint Mary’s Emergency Department (ER) by ambulance for a chest pain evaluation.