Discover nearby world-class cardiac care

BY SHEILA HELMBERGER

While there are many advantages to living in lake country, it also means being removed from the convenience of specialized health care that can be found in a large city. You might not know that celebrated specialists and award-winning physicians are practicing in your communities, too, especially when it comes to your cardiovascular health.

Those being treated for heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions can see members of the Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute right here in the Brainerd lakes area. The convenience of expert heart care is just a short journey away, with no more half-day trips to the Twin Cities.

Award-winning and well-respected cardiologists live in the region and see patients in Baxter, Crosby, Aitkin and Staples. Additional specialty trained cardiologists based out of Abbott

Northwestern Hospital travel to Baxter and Crosby.

Advanced imaging of the heart and blood vessels can be done locally, offering a comprehensive picture of the heart to aid in determining a treatment plan.

Telemedicine services are also available. These services make it possible for medical professionals and specialists from the system in the Twin Cities to see patients virtually, allowing them to address concerns and provide a complete care plan agreeable to the patient.

While some conditions may require surgical procedures that can only be performed at facilities in the metro, follow-up care can be done closer to home. This means you can use your time to focus on making a full recovery instead of spending it in traffic.

The internationally recognized specialists at the Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute include physicians specializing in structural heart disease, heart failure, vascular disease, pulmonary hypertension and other cardiac conditions such as atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease.

Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute is fully committed to offering the finest in patient-focused care. Their local clinics’ full staff of professionals will treat you with the same expertise you can expect at a larger facility. The only difference is how long it takes to drive home.