What Is Ejection Fraction? 05/26/2025 Ejection fraction measures how efficiently the heart is pumping blood. Samaritan cardiologists work with patients to help their hearts pump more efficiently reducing wear and tear on the heart, and improving symptoms. Play Video
Why Prevention Is Important 05/26/2025 Treating conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease and more can help prevent heart issues or heart failure. Play Video
Cardiology Fellowship 05/26/2025 Samaritan is one of only two programs in the state training future cardiologists. The cardiology fellowship is a three-year post-graduate fellowship program designed to prepare physicians to be outstanding clinical adult cardiologists. Play Video
Your Heart Is an Important Organ 05/26/2025 The heart is an important organ in your body. It is the source of blood that pumps blood to other organs. Samaritan cardiologists work with you to optimize your heart. Play Video
Atrial Fibrillation 05/26/2025 Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of arrhythmia, an irregular heartbeat. In AFib, the heart’s electrical signals become disorganized, causing the heart’s upper chambers to beat chaotically instead of in a coordinated way. Samaritan’s electrophysiologists work with patients to treat triggers of abnormal rhythms, as well as frequency, duration and more. Play Video
Heart Failure 05/26/2025 Heart failure occurs when the heart is not pumping as well as it should due to weakness or stiffness. Samaritan cardiologists, through medication and treatments, work with patients to help improve symptoms and life expectancy. Play Video
Electrophysiology Overview 05/26/2025 Samaritan’s electrophysiology program focuses on understanding and treating abnormal heart rhythms, also known as arrhythmias. Play Video
Preventing Heart Disease 04/18/2025 Preventing heart disease includes looking a your current health situation, family history and more, and assessing what can be done to prevent heart disease including focusing on a healthy lifestyle. Play Video
Chest Wall Reconstruction 04/17/2025 Chest wall reconstruction is a surgical procedure to repair defects in the chest wall, often following tumors, trauma or other conditions. Samaritan cardiothoracic surgeons operate at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. Play Video
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting 04/17/2025 Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), also known as heart bypass surgery, is a procedure that reroutes blood flow around narrowed or blocked coronary arteries via a blood vessel taken from elsewhere in the body. Samaritan’s cardiothoracic surgeons operate at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. Play Video
