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Through innovation and excellence, Cardiovascular Services at East Jefferson General Hospital cares for the heart of the East Jefferson community. It is our mission to provide high quality diagnostic and treatment options while remaining on the cutting edge of cardiovascular medicine. This means finding new and better ways to treat conditions of the heart and it's vessels, improve outcomes and ensure the best possible quality of life for our patients.

Cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons at East Jefferson General have the knowledge and experience to help you make the best decision about your medical care. They work with a staff of highly trained nurses, therapists and technicians to deliver high quality patient care.

In addition to offering treatment, East Jefferson General's commitment to the community includes education and prevention. The hospital offers frequent free seminars for the public on heart disease and related issues, such as diabetes, obesity and smoking cessation. The Wellness Center, a 17,000 square foot, modern fitness facility, offers personalized exercise and wellness programs for adults of all fitness levels.

Cardiac Rehab
For patients who are recovering from heart surgery or who have had a diagnosis of heart disease, the Cardiac Rehabilitation program at East Jefferson General is designed to help them return to an active and productive lifestyle. The program is accredited by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

  • Phase one of this three-phase program takes place before discharge from the hospital. It involves both education and physical activity.

  • Phase two takes place on an outpatient basis. Patients come to the hospital for exercise sessions with certified exercise physiologists, during which they are constantly monitored by EKG.

  • Phase three occurs at the Wellness Center where individual fitness programs are designed for each patient. Patient may continue phase three for as long as they wish to maintain and improve their health.

Facilities
Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)
Post-CCU Telemetry Unit
Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Echocardiolography Lab
Non-Invasive EKG Lab
Cardiac Rehab Area

Support
Defibrillator Support Group
Meets on the 4th Monday of every other month. Call (504) 454-4145 for dates and location.

 





















 
   



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