Experts in Matters of the Heart

Our skilled team performs valve repairs and replacements, coronary artery bypass and other lifesaving procedures.

We treat heart rhythm disorders, like AFib, with the most effective and least invasive techniques possible.

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) through cardiac catheterization allows us to quickly improve blood flow to your heart.

We can help you manage and minimize the effects of heart failure so you can live life to the fullest.

At the first symptom — or even before — we’ll work to avoid the development of conditions that can impact your long-term wellness.

We specialize in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), patent foramen ovale (PFO) and atrial septal defect (ASD) repair, and left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) procedures.

Hormonal fluctuations contribute to a woman’s cardiac health throughout her life, from menarche to pregnancy, menopause and beyond. Understanding hormonal influences is crucial in recognizing and managing cardiovascular risks unique to women.

Hormonal fluctuations during menstrual cycles can impact symptoms, blood pressure, heart rate and blood vessel function. Conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), pregnancy and menopause can influence heart health. Starting with perimenopause into menopause, estrogen levels decline, affecting cardiovascular risk factors and increasing the risk of heart disease.

Regular checkups and conversations with your health care provider can help you safeguard your heart health.

Heart problems in women are as varied as women themselves, but we recognize and treat a wide range of cardiovascular diseases and heart conditions, including:

• Angina with no obstructive coronary artery disease (ANOCA)
• Arrhythmias
• Atrial fibrillation (AFib)
• Cardio-obstetric issues
• Cardio-oncology issues
• Coronary artery disease
• Congestive heart failure
• Heart palpitations
• Myocardial ischemia with no obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA)
• Rheumatic heart disease
• Sarcoidosis-associated heart disease
• Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)
• Stress cardiomyopathy (also known as broken heart syndrome or takotsubo syndrome)
• Valvular issues with both surgical and percutaneous options available

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, we provide the imaging services necessary to help diagnose cardiac disease in women and a full range of treatment options.

The following treatments are available but are not limited to:

• Risk factor counseling
• Medication optimization
• Advanced imaging including cardiac MRI, echocardiography, computed tomography (CT) scanning, exercise and pharmacologic stress testing with ECHO and nuclear imaging.
• Heart rhythm management with electrophysiology studies, ablations, device implantation, optimization and complex arrhythmia management.
• Cardiac procedures including angioplasty, device implantation, ablation, both aortic and mitral valve transcutaneous procedures, open-heart surgeries, WATCHMAN™ device (left atrial occlusion) placement and other advanced therapies.