• Current, state-of-the-art equipment with three Cath labs and one Electrophysiology lab. 

• Ablation and implantable devices such as Pacemakers and Internal Cardiac Defibrillators are options for rhythm disturbances.

• Therapy, including Fibrinolytic Tissue Plasminogen Activator (TPA), Activase, and Retevase are available as well as 2b3a platelet-inhibitors.

• Electrocardiography (EKG
• Ultrasound

• Carotid Ultrasound Imaging—unilateral and bilateral imaging available.
• Venous Ultrasound Imaging—unilateral and bilateral imaging available.
• Echocardiography:.
• Stress and Dobutamine EchocardiographyTransesophageal Echocardiography.
• Peripheral artery imaging—lower and upper imaging available.
• Cardiac Stress Testing: diagnostic treadmill testing, Thallium Stress and Nuclear Cardiolite studies available.
• Holter monitoring
• Pulmonary function testing: simple spirometry, nitrogen wash studies and/or body plethysmograph or FRC, flow volume loops and diffusion studies. Bronchodilation done on request.
• Arterial Segmental Doppler: upper and lower extremity studies performed as well as rest and exercise studies.

• The medical center provides a complete range of cardiac services including procedures such as repair and replacement of heart valves, cardiac revascularization and repair and reconstruction of intrathoracic vessels.

• Provides educational and outpatient rehabilitative services to a multitude of patient populations including cardiac, pulmonary and diabetic patients.
• Heart Club is a monthly support group for cardiac patients/survivors.
• A variety of workshops, seminars and special programs are also available to meet community education needs.

• Intensive Care Unit for post-cardiovascular surgery patients is an eight-bed unit located on the northeast wing of the first floor. A waiting room is located on the intermediate level of the Heartcare Center. There are also three private family waiting/consultation rooms.

• This specialized unit with lower nurse-to-patient ratio for post-cardiac surgery patients is a 12-bed unit located on the second floor.

• Telemetry monitoring available hospital-wide.

• Risk Stratification and Pre- and Post-Cardiac Surgery Patient Education is provided.

• Educates cardiac patients on cardiac health and risk factors including, but not limited to: smoking cessation, lipid management, the effects of diabetes on the heart, and maintaining heart-healthy blood glucose levels. The Cardiac Educator is also involved with the education of patients on pre- and post-cardiac procedures, assists in educating patients on prescribed medications prior to procedures, assists in coordinating cardiac rehab while patient is both an inpatient and outpatient, and consults with a dietician to see patients with modifiable cardiac risk factors. Educator also assists in referring patients with modifiable cardiac risk factors to community education programs such as:

• Adult Diabetic Support Group
• Heart Club
• Diabetes Awareness
• Fresh Start
• Great American Smoke-Out
• Heart Health Fair
• Women’s HeartAdvantage™

Jonesboro, Arkansas is one of the fastest growing cities with a population of over 57,000. It holds nearly every convenience of a big city and every comfort of a small town.  Jonesboro is the 5th largest city in Arkansas and the 2nd largest in square miles. Form a triangle by connecting Little Rock, St. Louis, and Memphis, and you’ll see Jonesboro stands out as the largest metropolitan city in what amounts to a 17,000 square-mile triangle area. The Jonesboro region is a proven leader in a number of categories attractive to business, including geography, favorable climate, viable economy, advantageous tax structure, affordable housing, low crime rate, growing medical community, opportunity for education, expanding retail and industrial community, recreational opportunities, cultural, sports and civic organizations, plus low utility costs. The Jonesboro MSA was recently recognized as 7th strongest in the nation for manufacturing. 

Jonesboro serves as a cultural, agricultural and medical center for northeast Arkansas and the Missouri “boot heel.” The city sits above the Mississippi River delta on the hilly geological formation known as Crowley’s Ridge. It is the largest city on Crowley’s Ridge Parkway, a 200-mile national scenic byway. Jonesboro is surrounded by cropland—cotton to the east and rice to the southwest.

Home to Arkansas State University, Jonesboro has the charm of a college town and the feel of a big city. Shoppers can hit downtown Jonesboro for antiques, specialty items and restaurants. Cultural attractions, artistic and theatrical venues, and museums are available throughout the city. 

Camping, fishing, hiking and boating are available at Craighead Forest Park and at nearby Lake Frierson State Park. Hiking trails are part of the Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center south of Jonesboro. Several public and private golf courses are available in the Jonesboro area. One, Sage Meadows, is part of the 10-course Natural State Golf Trail.

The city includes a high-quality transportation infrastructure and a regional airport which offers airline service to Dallas/Fort Worth. Memphis International Airport is only 1 hour away.

Education

Jonesboro offers excellent schools, all of which have won national Awards of Merit, for your child's education. There are four school districts within the city limits of Jonesboro - Jonesboro School District, Nettleton School District, Valley View School District and Westside School District. There are three private schools - Blessed Sacrament (K-6th grade), Concordia Christian Academy and Ridgefield Christian School.