Ascension St. John Hospital Offers Heartbeat Check Up

An irregular heartbeat can lead to serious concerns if not properly diagnosed and treated. Many patients say they feel heart palpitations or a quivering heartbeat. This can be caused by several things, like high blood pressure or even sleep apnea.

With that in mind, Ascension St. John Hospital is offering a special “Heartbeat Check-up” that’s designed to help doctors understand you and your heart.

The Heartbeat Check-Up is a focused cardiac consultation by a board-certified cardiologist as well as a focused conversation with you about your health. It’s this back and forth, and questions and answers that leads to a better understanding of your individual situation - so our experts can deliver the care that is best for you personally.

“The Heartbeat Check-Up is an opportunity for our cardiac experts to provide an in-depth evaluation of your heart health and work with you to determine the most appropriate next steps," according to Dr. Thomas Lalonde, cardiologist at Ascension St. John Hospital. "It is an opportunity for you to discuss your current health situation and your symptoms. The cardiologist will evaluate your medical history and perform a physical examination and recommend any possible tests."

How to prepare for your Heart Beat Check-Up:

*Have copies of your medical records and test results for the discussion.

*Make sure you know about your past medical history, surgical history and family medical history.

*Have a list of your symptoms, when they occur and what makes them worse or better.

*Bring a list of your medications including prescriptions, over-the-counter medication and any vitamins or supplements.

*List any allergic reactions you may have had in the past.

*Write down any questions you may have and the specific reason you are coming in to see a cardiologist.

To schedule an appointment for a heartbeat check-up, call 866-501-DOCS (3627) and press 3.