Heart

  • One of the top medical centers in the U.S. for fastest response time for heart attack patients.
  • First in Nebraska to seal a hole in an adult heart without open-heart surgery.
  • Cardiac procedure and surgery success rates that exceed state and national averages.

Cardiac surgeons skilled in the latest techniques give patients maximum convenience, comfort and confidence. Here, each open-heart patient is assigned one nurse who provides personal, one-on-one care from admission through surgery and recovery. Children with heart problems receive outstanding specialized care from the areas only pediatric cardiologist.

 

An excellent cardiac rehabilitation program provides medically monitored graduation of activity and exertion for those undergoing the most serious to the least invasive procedures and surgeries. The programs offer individualized support and guidance in group settings for recovery and prevention of future heart issues.

 

Other preventive programs include our on-site screening test, heart checks, lifestyle management, and a stop-smoking program.

 

Heart Center Services:
  • Open Heart Surgery 
  • Chest Pain Center
  • Electrophysiology
  • Cardiovascular Testing: stress tests, echocardiography, peripheral vascular exams, halter monitoring, electrocardiography and nuclear SPECT imaging
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Mobile Cardiac and Vascular Services
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Education and Prevention Programs
For more information, please call 402.219.7000.