Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. It makes the right side of the heart work harder than normal. Pulmonary hypertension may be caused by: Autoimmune diseases that damage the lungs, such as scleroderma and rheumatoid arthritis Birth defects of the heart Blood clots in the lung Heart failure Heart valve disease HIV…

Respiratory Failure

Respiratory failure occurs when the lungs cannot remove all of the carbon dioxide the body produces. This causes body fluids, especially the blood, to become too acidic. Causes of respiratory failure include: Diseases of the airways, such as asthma and COPD Diseases of the lung tissue, such as pulmonary fibrosis Diseases that can affect the chest,…

Nuclear Stress Testing

A nuclear stress test is an imaging method that uses radioactive material to show how well blood flows into the heart muscle while at rest and during activity.

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Emergency Services

Providing life-saving care, in partnership with Capital Health, at a satellite emergency services location

Know Your Numbers

High Blood Pressure

Community Outreach

Our Outreach Program provides health screenings and speakers to educate the public on cardiovascular health.

Radiance-HTN & Radiance-II Clinical Studies

What to Bring If You Go to the Hospital

Here’s a list of what to take and leave home when you go to the ER or stay in the hospital.