A heart condition can bring uncertainty, but knowing you have an experienced team by your side can make all the difference. St. Elizabeth Healthcare recently received our fourth consecutive Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification, demonstrating our commitment to delivering seamless, comprehensive heart care from diagnosis through recovery.

St. Elizabeth Healthcare has opened four operating rooms dedicated exclusively to heart surgery. Learn how their specialized layout supports clinical teamwork, patient safety and individualized treatment options, including totally endoscopic, minimally invasive and robot-assisted techniques.

AFib is often known for causing an irregular heartbeat, but it can also affect your stroke risk. Understanding the connection can help you feel more prepared, ask the right questions and work with your care team on a plan to protect your heart and brain health.

AFib can show up as a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, fatigue or no symptoms at all. Understanding what atrial fibrillation may feel like can help you know when it’s time to start a conversation with your healthcare provider.

A fast or irregular heartbeat can be unsettling, particularly when it seems to come out of nowhere. Understanding the factors that can trigger heart palpitations and recognizing signs that warrant medical attention can help you feel more confident about your heart health.

AFib can be easy to miss, especially when symptoms are mild or mistaken for stress, aging or fatigue. Understanding the subtle signs and knowing when to follow up can help protect your heart health.

Staying hydrated can have more of an impact on your heart health than you may realize. Dehydration is often associated with thirst and fatigue, but it can also affect your heart’s ability to maintain a steady rhythm. Learn more about the link between hydration and heart rhythm and the simple steps you can take to support a healthy heart.

When a rare genetic heart condition threatened multiple members of one family, early diagnosis, advanced cardiac surgery and preventive care changed the course of their lives. Through genetic testing and proactive treatment, the Fox family turned a history of life‑threatening aortic aneurysms into a story of survival, prevention and hope.

Summary Paragraph Hearing that a robot may be involved in heart surgery can raise concerns, but robot‑assisted procedures are guided entirely by an experienced cardiac surgeon. By using advanced technology to operate through smaller incisions, this approach can reduce physical strain on the body while maintaining the same surgical goals and precision as traditional heart surgery. Key Takeaways Robot‑assisted heart …