Cardiac Care

WATCHMAN reduces stroke risk and serves as an alternative to lifelong use of blood thinners.

The staff at the Springfield, Ohio VA Clinic were ready when the worst-case scenario happened. All thanks to a Mock Code simulation training.

RSST was established in 2012 to help combat needless cardiac arrest deaths by providing consultative evaluation for hospital staff who are often thrust into “Code Blue” situations in dire circumstances.

National Guard Veteran Ken knows VA – he was a doctor there prior to his deployment. When he was injured in Iraq, he skipped private health care, and instead chose to trust his care to VA.

Marine Corps Veteran Richard says VA came through when he needed help the most, enrolling him for care, bedside in a civilian hospital. “The only reason I am sitting here today is because of VA.”

New technologies just for the young? Air Force Veteran Dr. Joseph Belshe,100, has used telehealth technology for almost two years to receive care from VA. Receives his cardiac care using VA Video Connect.

VA continues to offer cutting edge cardiac care to Veterans, with many innovative ideas and practices coming directly from health care providers.

As one of our country’s most pressing health issues, heart [...]

When it comes to the cardiovascular health of America’s Veterans, [...]