When the rhythms of life are threatened by heart disease or chest pain, the experienced cardiac and pulmonary team at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital provide a wide variety of services and programs.
- Cardiac Cath Lab
- Cardiology services and assessment of vascular disease
- Heart risk assessments and educational programs
- Echocardiography
- Nuclear Stress Testing
- Heart Rhythm Evaluation
- Heart catheterizations
- Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation
- Exercise and wellness programs
Prevention
- Avera Wellness Profiles
- Community health education forums
- Health and disease management services
Diagnostics
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Holter & event monitoring
- Stress Testing
- Exercise EKG
- Nuclear Scan (testing)
- Pharmacological Stress Test
- Persantine
- Adenoscan
- Dobutamine
- Echocardiograms
- Transesophageal (TEE)
- Exercise/Stress (echo)
- Vascular Ultrasound
- Abdominal & Peripheral
Exceptional care for a very special heart... YOURS!
The Avera Sacred Heart cardiac team - doctors, nurses, technicians and other healthcare experts - put their heart into their work, bringing compassion and excellent care to every patient.
Cardiologists
- Michael McVay, M.D., Cardiologist, Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C.
- Will Hurley, M.D., Cardiologist, Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C.
Friendly, skilled staff
“Our patients are our neighbors and our friends. And, if they weren’t when they came to us, we hope they are when they leave. I am extremely proud of the compassion the caregivers show at Avera Sacred Heart.”
- Linda Dracy, RN, Cardiac Cath Lab
Don’t Ignore Chest Pain.
When heart attacks occur, the heart sends out warning signs to the body. For every minute that you wait, your heart suffers more and more damage; damage that may be irreversible.
- Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the chest lasting more than a few minutes.
- Pain may spread to shoulders, arms, neck or jaw.
- Light-headedness, fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath may also occur. Intensity may range from mild to severe.
If you begin to experience these symptoms, don’t wait. Get help immediately. Go to the Avera Sacred Heart Emergency Department where an expert team stands ready with special rapid response procedures for treating heart attacks - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac rehab is a specific therapy for individuals with heart problems. The program includes gentle exercise and lifestyle change education. The heart is monitored along with blood pressure and oxygen level. Education is given on an individual basis with regards to nutrition, stress management, smoking cessation, and exercise.
Learn more about cardiac rehab >>
Questions?
If you have any questions about any of our programs, please give us a call at 605-668-8274 or 605-668-8037.