Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) takes great pride in providing excellent cardiovascular services to the community. We specialize in providing timely lifesaving techniques and the latest technology for patients with the risk of cardiovascular disease. Our outstanding relationship with the local emergency medical services (EMS) means our patients can expect rapid, exceptional care prior to reaching the Hospital. Our equipment and software allow medics to deliver an electrocardiogram (EKG) to the Emergency Department (ED) before the patient arrives.

Cardiac Services:
The Licking Memorial Cardiovascular team provides a full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services performed by experienced cardiac nurses and cardiologists in a serene environment. The LMH Cardiac Imaging Lab is nationally accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories in echocardiography and adult stress echocardiography. Services provided include:

LMH Heart Failure Clinic Services:
Staff consists of experienced cardiac nurses and pharmacists, with a cardiologist providing oversight. The team teaches patients how heart failure affects their bodies and how to recognize developing symptoms before they worsen and require hospitalization. Patients receive an array of tools to help them manage their condition, including:

• Customized management plan
• Calendar to record weight/symptoms
• Bathroom scales
• Educational resources
• Sodium tracker chart
• Pill boxes, if needed

Interventional Cardiac Services:
LMH is committed to providing treatment options for our patients with cardiovascular disease that decrease the need to travel outside the area for diagnosis and treatment. We offer a wide range of interventions such as coronary angioplasty and stenting including:

• Coronary angiography
• Coronary intervention
• Stenting
• Thrombolysis
• Biventricular pacing for heart failure
• Implantable Defibrillators
• Pacemakers