Aug. 27, 2008

CONTACT:
Communications Department
(320) 251-2700, ext. 74980

Celebrating a quarter century of cardiac care

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – For a quarter century, the Central Minnesota Heart Center at St. Cloud Hospital has provided top-quality care to cardiac patients. Today, the Heart Center has 20 cardiologists, two cardiac surgeons and 27 outreach sites. Since the program’s inception, Heart Center staff has performed 5,400 open heart surgeries and 9,000 angioplasties. The Heart Center has been recognized in the Top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for cardiac surgery and recognized repeatedly as one of the nation’s Top 100 Cardiovascular Hospitals.

Cardiac Care lecture series
In celebration of 25 years, the Heart Center invites you to participate in a lecture series that reflects upon the remarkable progression of cardiac care — past, present and future.

September 8
The Cause & Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease
If you experience pain or cramps in your legs after walking, peripheral artery disease (PAD) could be the cause. Cardiologist Wade Schmidt, M.D., will provide you with insight on the disease, causes, symptoms and treatment options.

October 6
The Prevention of Heart Attacks
Did you know plaque buildup in the arteries is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States? Cardiologist John Mahowald, M.D., will teach you about the prevention of heart disease, the basic anatomy of the heart and common conditions such as heart attack, cardiac arrest and chest pain.

November 3
The Cause & Treatment of Heart Attacks
Cardiologist Richard Aplin, M.D., will discuss the causes of heart attack, historical treatments and present day therapies including interventions, which allow you to quickly get back to everyday life.

This free lecture series takes place 7-8 p.m. at the Whitney Senior Center. Refreshments are included. For more information, please call (320) 229-5199, ext. 71391.

Learn more about the Central Minnesota Heart Center.

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