Cardiovascular care in New Hampshire
Our experienced heart doctors at Appledore Medical Group provide advanced diagnostics and treatments to effectively manage heart diseases and improve your well-being.
Cardiac conditions we treat
Some heart conditions can be managed with medication, but others may require multiple methods. Our cardiac team evaluates and treats many conditions, including:
- Atrial fibrillation (A-Fib)
- Cardiac tumors
- Congenital heart disease
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart rhythm disorders
- Heart valve disease
- High blood pressure
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
- Thoracic-aortic diseases
- Valve diseases
Cardiology services
Cardiology services include the diagnosis and management of diseases of the heart. From diagnosis and management, you will be closely monitored by this multi-disciplinary team, taking care of all of your needs. Our nationally-recognized team of cardiologists brings extensive expertise and compassion in diagnosing and treating heart diseases, ensuring you receive the best care possible.
Specialized Cardiac Care for Women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, accounting for one in three deaths annually - about one woman every 80 seconds. However, there's hope: according to the American Heart Association, up to 80% of heart attacks and strokes can be prevented through education and proactive lifestyle changes.
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
Women have unique cardiovascular risk and symptoms, yet many do not understand what these are.
Even healthy women are more susceptible than men to conditions like spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) and microvascular disease. Several factors can exacerbate a woman’s cardiovascular risk, including:
- Diabetes
- Genetic history
- Kidney disease
- Onset of menopause
- Poorly-managed stress
- Pregnancy complications
- Smoking
Cardiovascular Disease Symptoms in Women
There are differences in the way men and women experience cardiac events. When you think of a heart attack, symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath probably come to mind. But that’s not always the case for women. In fact, many women don’t even realize when they are having a cardiac event.
Similar to men, the most common heart attack symptom in women is chest pain. However, not all women experience this. Women are more likely than men to have other, less obvious symptoms, including:
- Flu-like symptoms and nausea
- Heartburn or indigestion
- Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach
- Shortness of breath
Specialized Care
Our Women’s Heart Health program offers unique service specifically for women, with providers focused on women’s unique cardiovascular health needs.
- Coronary artery disease (CAD)
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Microvascular disease
- Peripartum cardiomyopathy (one-year postpartum and no longer breastfeeding)
- Primary prevention
- Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)
Structural heart specialists
Any time an abnormality or defect weakens the heart’s structure – its walls, valves and muscles — it’s referred to as structural heart disease. In a healthy heart, the four valves work together to move blood from the upper to the lower chambers, pushing it out to the lungs and other organs. One or more defective valves can affect the heart’s normal function and may lead to serious health complications.
Structural heart defects can be treated through traditional open-heart surgery or through several minimally invasive procedures. In our state-of-the-art catheterization labs, the interventional cardiologists at Appledore Medical Group are among the region's most skilled, using the latest technologies to provide the best possible care to our patients.
Clinical Trials & Research
We participate in a number of multicenter clinical trials, collaborating with institutions around the world. Participating in clinical trials allows our experts to conduct quality research that is at the forefront of technology and innovation, and provides our patients’ access to leading-edge care. We ensure that the research performed is ethical, compliant and relevant.
For additional information on our clinical trials or to refer a patient, contact us at (603) 669-0413.