Patient Support and Education
We offer a variety of resources and educational seminars to empower patients with the tools needed to manage their heart and vascular health.
We offer a variety of resources and educational seminars to empower patients with the tools needed to manage their heart and vascular health.
By answering a few simple questions about your lifestyle, medical history and habits, you can gain insight into your heart health. Reach out to your cardiologist to follow up for any further information or support. Note that this assessment is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Our team is always here for you. You can visit our Appointments and Referrals page to make an appointment at any time.
Improve heart health with Southcoast Health’s leading cardiac rehab program, one of the largest in New England. Our expert team offers personalized care, including medical evaluations, supervised exercise, heart-health education, and counseling. Ideal for recovering from heart events, managing conditions, and preventing future issues. Most insurance accepted. Talk to your doctor or find a location near you.
The heart is a complex organ, and no single source can address all the questions you may have. We have curated a collection of resources, each accompanied by a brief description of the information you will find at the respective link.
Information and educational materials on heart failure and heart health for both patients and nursing professionals.
Factual resources and helpful advice from the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization devoted to heart health.
An introduction to our inpatient and outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, to which patients who have had cardiac surgery are often referred.
Resources available to support you in making informed decisions about your care.
A forum for all those interested in heart function, heart failure, and congestive heart failure research and care.
Information about heart rhythm disorders, including resources for patients and guidance for clinicians and researchers.
Health news and information, arranged by topic, from the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Access, via the U.S. National Library of Medicine, to a database of journal articles in the field of medicine, as well as nursing, dentistry, and other health-related disciplines.
Information about the specialty organization that encompasses cardiac surgery, to which our Section of Cardiac Surgery reports all its results.
Information provided by the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), including a “Patients and Families” portal.
Southcoast Health Heart & Vascular is a nationally recognized leader in cardiovascular care, setting the standard for excellence with cutting-edge treatments, world-class providers, and advanced technology.