CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER Cardiovascular Center at a Glance Membership Benifits Highly trained and experienced staff including two cardiovascular surgeons Two operating rooms, fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology Specialized intensive care units Cardiac Catheterization Lab Cardiac Rehabilitation The heart of a cardiovascular program is not the facility itself but the team who works in that facility. The cardiovascular team at Decatur General holds fast to standards and understands that heart care is not just a science, but an area for compassion. Our team continues to set new goals, create more growth and promote Higher Standards and More Heart. Cardiovascular Surgery The Cardiovascular Program at Decatur General features a dedicated staff of cardiologists, cardiac nurses, surgical staff and therapists, ready to restore your heart and help you step back into a rejuvenated, healthy lifestyle. Should you need surgery, our cardiovascular surgeons, James Gilmore, MD, and Jerry Roberts, MD, offer the following services. Cardiac Surgery On Pump Coronary Bypass Off Pump Coronary Bypass Specialized intensive care units Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement Ventricular Aneurysm Repair Arrhythmia Surgery Pacemaker/AICD Insertion Adult Congenital Heart Defects Thoracic Surgery Lung Resection Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Esophageal Surgery Vascular Surgery Carotid Endarterectomy Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Lower Extremity Bypass Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Angioplasty and Stent Placement Cardiac Rehabilitation Heart patients – those who have had heart surgery, a heart attack or have symptoms of coronary artery disease – benefit from cardiac rehabilitation. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at Decatur General is designed to restore each individual to a maximally productive, active and satisfying lifestyle. Both inpatient and outpatient programs are offered and include monitored exercise and education. In the program, patients and their families benefit from working with: Physicians Nurses Dietitians Social Workers Physical Therapists Exercise Specialists Counselors In addition, Morgan County Mended Hearts Support Group is available for patients, families, physicians and friends who are touched by heart disease. The support group, affiliated with the American Heart Association, meets monthly and provides education and encouragement.