Did you know that heart attacks and heart disease are the leading cause of death in the United States? Although treatments have continually improved, it’s still essential to recognize the warning signs and preventive measures we can take for our own health and for the health of our loved ones around us.
To better care for those patients potentially dealing with cardiovascular conditions, we’ve opened Rose Rapid Heart Care at Lowry, in partnership with Colorado Heart and Vascular. This center in located at the Rose Imaging Department at Lowry and will offer pre-operative cardiovascular testing, echocardiography, stress tests, stress echocardiography, and EKGs. With some same-day and walk-in appointments available, this center allows us to give patients access to these screenings within a reasonable time frame.
“We understand that when people are concerned about their heart health, they can’t wait days to see a specialist or go in for testing,” said Dr. Vijay Subbarao, Cardiologist and Medical Director of the Heart and Vascular Center at Rose Medical Center. “That’s why we opened Rose Rapid Heart Care at Lowry. This fast access paired with our excellent patient care gives patients a better heart care experience.”
Another important component of our heart care is our emergency services. In December, 
we were proud to receive full accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers. With this accreditation, we have demonstrated expertise and commitment to quality patient care by meeting or exceeding a wide set of stringent criteria, and we passed an onsite review by the accreditation specialists. The Chest Pain Center is activated when a patient presents to the emergency room with chest pain symptoms. The Rose cardiovascular nurse practitioners are consulted to evaluate the patient and order 12 lead EKG, lab work and perform stress testing if indicated. The nurse practitioners always consult with the on-call cardiologist and dictate a letter to the primary care physician regarding the evaluation. This accreditation means that we care for our chest pain patients quickly and according to current quality standards.
If you are worried about your heart health, the American Heart Association recommends “My Life Check – Live Better with Life’s Simple 7.” These steps – Get Active, Control Cholesterol, Eat Better, Manage Blood Pressure, Lose Weight, Reduce Blood Sugar and Stop Smoking – provide a framework to help you start making better choices for your health. Visit www.mylifecheck.heart.org to take the assessment find out how healthy your heart is.
To learn more about the Rose Rapid Heart Care Center, please call 303-320-ROSE.
