Cardiology services

Our cardiologists work closely with Piedmont's heart and vascular specialists and surgeons to provide the highest level of care with an integrated approach. Our strong clinical team comprises nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants and office staff, all dedicated to caring for our patients.

With compassionate and personalized care, we help you understand what to expect and deliver cardiovascular excellence with a patient-centered approach.

Advanced imaging technology

Our team can pinpoint the presence of cardiovascular disease before symptoms even occur. Because your safety is our primary concern, we've implemented radiation reduction procedures, dramatically reducing the level of exposure for our cardiac imaging tests.

Accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, echo and stress echo, we adhere to consistent, high-quality care.

Our specialists use cardiac CT to examine calcium scores, coronary arteries and valvular heart disease. Cardiac MRI focuses on cardiomyopathies and valvular heart disease.

Exercise and sports cardiology program

We know exercise and athleticism lead to improved health and better long-term prognoses. Yet physical exertion carries a slight risk of serious cardiac problems, including sudden cardiac death (SCD).

Our screening program evaluates athletes at every level: professional, elite, recreational, youth (over age 18), collegiate, tactical and master. We help those with existing cardiac issues protect their hearts and safely participate in athletics. We also screen for heart disease in people who wish to begin a regular exercise routine or to take it to the next level and do so safely.

Innovations in general and preventive cardiology

By standardizing cardiovascular care in lipid management and echocardiography, our cardiology team can assist with diagnosing and treating the most complex heart conditions. Clinical initiatives include:

• Top two PCSK9 lipid programs in the nation
• Women's heart program
• Cardio-oncology advanced protocols
• Acute coronary syndrome clinical variation reduction initiative

We're developing up-to-the-minute guidelines on how to treat any acute heart event. We're improving communication with clinical teams, patients and their families, as well as decreasing costs and errors through a more standardized approach.

Newest medications for cholesterol management

Our heart specialists are instrumental in setting national guidelines for the newest medications available for lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels through our PCSK9 lipid program. Our lipid specialists are preventive cardiologists specializing in treating high cholesterol and triglycerides.

With the newest lipid pathways that our team at Piedmont Heart Institute has established, we have standardized the national approach for evaluating patients and reviewing any barriers to medication access. If you're not able to lower your cholesterol or triglycerides through nutrition, exercise or current medications, our lipid specialists can help improve your numbers with:

• Lipid-specific lab tests
• New medication recommendations
• Improved medication management
• Diet and lifestyle modifications

Cardiac rehabilitation program

If you've recently experienced a cardiac event or have multiple risk factors for heart disease, your physician may refer you to our cardiac rehabilitation program. Our team of certified cardiac rehab therapists works closely with your cardiologist to teach you about:

• Strengthening your heart
• Reducing your risk of future heart problems
• Improving your overall health
• Exercising safely
• Eating heart-healthy meals 
• Minimizing your stress

Enrollment in Piedmont's cardiac rehabilitation program requires a referral from your physician. 

Learn more

If you or a loved one is experiencing increased fatigue, shortness of breath or decreased ability to enjoy life, our team can help. Please call 404.605.2800 to learn more about our services.