We Have Everything Your Heart Needs... and Her Heart Wants.

Why Screening Is So Important.

Each year, nearly 1 million people die from cardiovascular disease — that’s twice the number of people who die from cancer. Cardiovascular disease also accounts for more than half of all deaths in women. That’s the bad news. Here’s the good news: Death rates are declining, thanks to early detection, new technology and lifesaving treatment options.

Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Heart Disease.

The signs of heart disease and heart attack differ from person to person, and they vary greatly from men to women. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately.

• Chest pressure or discomfort - A pressure, squeezing or fullness in your chest that lasts more than a few minutes — or goes away and then returns.
• Upper-body discomfort - People often report pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. This is especially true for women.
• Shortness of breath - This can occur with or without chest discomfort and is also a common symptom for women having a cardiac episode.
• Other signs - Some other possible signs include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea and lightheadedness.

Why Choose AtlantiCare?

When it comes to heart care in southeastern New Jersey, AtlantiCare is unbeatable. We offer the only full-service cardiac program in the region, as well as the latest, most comprehensive diagnostic, prevention and advanced treatment options in Atlantic and Cape May counties. Here, your heart is always in good hands.

• The area’s only diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization lab, available 24/7/365.
• State-of-the-art procedures, such as TAVR, Maze, Mitral Valve Repair and WATCHMAN™.
• A dedicated team that will see you throughout your entire experience — something you won’t find at other hospitals.
• The Heart & Lung Institute is the only hospital in southeastern New Jersey to perform emergency catheterization with angioplasty and/or stent placement to stop a heart attack in progress.
• Dr. Ornish’s Program for Reversing Heart Disease® is an intensive outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program designed to restore and maintain your heart health.

To schedule an appointment, call 1-888-569-1000.