Cardiologists in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bowling Green, Kentucky
At TriStar Health, our cardiovascular experts care for your heart – with all of theirs.
With an extensive network of cardiologists and heart specialists located across multiple TriStar Health facilities in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, it's never been easier to find the advanced care you need close to home. We specialize in all aspects of heart health, from disease prevention to rehabilitation. If surgery is needed, we perform a range of cardiovascular procedures using the latest technology and cutting-edge research.
Cardiovascular conditions we treat
Heart conditions can be complex, so we offer access to cardiovascular teams experienced in treating a wide range of heart conditions, including:
- Aneurysms
- Angina
- Congestive heart failure
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart arrhythmia
- Heart attack
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Structural heart complications
About our extensive cardiovascular care network
TriStar Health’s connected network ensures seamless cardiovascular care, enabling our cardiology teams to collaborate efficiently and provide you with easy access to heart specialists across the region.
Experienced team of heart doctors
We have a network of over 100 heart specialists in over 30 locations who offer care ranging from the treatment of cardiovascular disease to thoracic surgery. Our cardiac surgeons perform the most complex surgeries with success rates above the national average. Our team of heart specialists includes cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologists, interventional cardiologists, pediatric cardiologists and vascular surgeons.
Types of cardiology services we offer
Whether you need care for heart disease or heart attack, TriStar Health offers a full range of cardiovascular services with customized treatment plans for your unique needs.
Heart attack care
Chest pain, heart failure, heart attacks and stroke all require quick treatment for the best chances of survival and outcomes. We offer 20 sites for emergency care across Middle Tennessee and Bowling Green, Kentucky, including 11 hospitals that are accredited as Chest Pain Centers by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology.
Our Chest Pain Centers provide a wide range of services including cardiac catheterization labs and comprehensive heart imaging. In addition, our freestanding emergency care centers provide emergency cardiac care and will facilitate admission to one of our hospitals if a higher level of care is needed.
Heart and vascular surgery
At nine of our locations we offer advanced heart and vascular surgery, including cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology procedures. We use the latest advances in minimally invasive techniques, equipment and devices whenever possible, helping to lead to faster recovery, less pain and a shorter hospital stay. Some of our surgical specialties include atrial fibrillation (AFib) ablation, mitral valve repair, off-pump bypass, robot-assisted and percutaneous procedures.
Our cardiac surgery program at TriStar Centennial Medical Center is recognized by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons by receiving three out of three stars in heart transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), mitral valve replacement (MVRR), and coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). Additionally, TriStar Centennial is ranked among the nation's top 50 cardiac hospitals by Fortune/PINC.
Heart screening and imaging
We provide comprehensive heart screening and imaging services from specialists dedicated to diagnosing and preventing heart disease. From cardiac stress tests to cardiac calcium scoring and echocardiograms, we offer a wide range of imaging procedures and tests utilizing the latest diagnostic technologies, including state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology labs, to ensure you receive the most accurate diagnosis and best possible treatment options.
Cardiac rehabilitation
We provide cardiac rehabilitation at eight of our TriStar Health locations. These specialized programs help you on your journey to recovery after experiencing a cardiac event such as heart attack, heart surgery or heart failure.
Our heart rehabilitation centers offer both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, and include education about lifestyle, nutrition, exercise and risk reduction.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
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When chest pain is an emergency
A common reason people visit the emergency room is chest pain. This potentially life-threatening symptom may be indicative of a mild condition, such as heartburn, or it may be a sign of a heart attack. If you think you might be experiencing a cardiovascular emergency, visit the nearest emergency room or call 911.
Chest pain associated with reduced blood flow to the heart is referred to as angina. This kind of pain is sometimes referred to as a squeezing sensation or a heaviness on the chest.
The three types of angina are stable, unstable and variant. Stable angina has a predictable pattern and intensity. Unstable angina is unpredictable and features more intense chest pain. Variant angina is a severe, temporary spasm that you may feel suddenly while you are resting. Angina can occur without a heart attack but may be a warning sign of cardiovascular issues that can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
It can be difficult to know when chest pain is related to a heart attack, which makes it important for you to recognize the symptoms. Men and women may experience different symptoms. Pain may sometimes appear in areas other than the chest because there is not enough blood flow to those areas. At times, the discomfort may be so small people may assume they have a stomach virus.
Women experiencing a heart attack are likely to have different symptoms than men, including:
- Anxiety or a sense of impending doom
- Back pain
- Discomfort, pain or numbness in one or both arms
- Indigestion
- Jaw pain
- Nausea or dizziness
- Neck pain
- Shortness of breath
- Sweating
- Uncomfortable pressure on the chest
- Unexplained fatigue
- Vomiting
Men experiencing a heart attack may have symptoms that include:
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Coughing or wheezing
- Dizziness
- Heart palpitations (the feeling your heart has skipped a beat)
- Racing heart
- Shortness of breath
- Sweating