Greenville & Washington County Cardiology

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Mississippi. The Medical Center is prepared to take care of all of your heart and vascular healthcare needs. The Medical Center is the only heart attack (STEMI) receiving facility in the region. We provide 24 hour, around the clock care for heart attacks and peripheral vascular emergencies. In addition to state-of-the-art technology, we have assembled an impressive medical staff of heart and vascular specialists to care for and care about you. The Heart and Vascular Services are provided on the Main Campus of The Medical Center. For more information about our procedures and services listed bellow, please contact us at (662) 378-3783.

AACVPR Certified Program

Cardiac Care

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Holter Monitor- 24 to 48 hour wearable heart monitor
  • Loop Recorders- Implanted long term heart monitor
  • Stress Test- an assessment of the heart done in two parts. In a very controlled situation, the heart is stressed using either exercise on a treadmill or a medicine, depending on the status of the individual getting the test.
  • Echocardiogram
    • Ultrasound of Heart
    • Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)- Advanced Heart Ultrasound
  • Cardiac Catheterization-
    • Left Heart Catheterization
    • Right Heart Catheterization
  • Cardiac Interventional procedures
    • Stents
    • Balloons
    • Pace Makers
    • IVUS- Intra Vascular Ultrasound- used to obtain pictures inside the arteries of the heart
    • Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR)- used to determine severity of heart disease
    • Pericardiocentesis- an emergent procedure that is perfromed to remove fluid from the heart.
  • Cardiac Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan of heart

The Medical Center has a qualified and professional team of physicians and staff to care for individuals with vascular medical needs. Vascular disorders affect the body’s intricate system of blood vessels, and can range from life-threatening emergencies to chronic disabling diseases. We provide 24 hour, around the clock care for heart attacks and peripheral vascular emergencies. Vascular emergencies include, but are not limited to, lost circulation to the hands, legs and feet. Vascular procedures are available close to home at The Medical Center.

  • Carotid ultrasounds
  • Carotid angiograms
  • Fistulagrams- Imaging of A/V Dialysis Fistula
  • A/V Fistula Interventions
  • Angioplasty (ballooning)
  • Stenting of A/V Dialysis Fistulas

Peripheral Artery Disease

  • Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)- Screening for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the legs
  • Vascular Ultrasound- Ultrasound of arteries and veins in legs, arms, neck and abdomen
  • Peripheral Angiography- Images of leg arteries, renal arteries, arms, neck, head, aorta, and branches of the aorta
  • Peripheral Interventional procedures including: Legs, Renal arteries, and arms
    • Balloons
    • Stents
    • Atherectomy- Orbital technology used to treat calcium in legs

Please call us at (662) 378-3783 for more information about our procedures and services