We care for your heart close to home. At the MelroseWakefield Cardiovascular Center, we offer advanced heart and vascular services for our community — with the same high-level care you’d find in a major city hospital.
The only hospital in the area with on-site 24/7 emergency heart procedures
At MelroseWakefield Cardiovascular Center, we’re the only community hospital nearby with a fully equipped cardiac catheterization (cath) lab on-site. This allows us to provide many advanced emergency heart treatments — such as opening blocked arteries and treating clots — quickly and without delay.
When it comes to heart care, timing matters. Our team is here 24/7, ready to act fast. Our door-to-balloon time is 90 minutes, meeting the national standard for timely treatment. Getting care quickly can help protect your heart and improve your outcome.
Stay ahead of heart problems
In addition to emergency care, we offer a full range of preventive and scheduled heart services. Heart health starts with regular checkups and care from a cardiovascular specialist. Many heart procedures can be scheduled in advance, helping manage conditions early, avoid complications and support long-term heart health.
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Advanced heart + vascular services at MelroseWakefield Cardiovascular Center
At the MelroseWakefield Cardiovascular Center, we provide the most advanced heart and vascular care available, all under one roof. Our highly skilled team offers a full range of specialized services, ensuring that you receive the best possible care in the Melrose area.
- Electrophysiology: We specialize in diagnosing and treating arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), one of the most common heart conditions. Our services include advanced electrophysiology procedures, such as ablation therapy and the implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators. These treatments help manage heart rhythm disorders and improve heart function for a better quality of life.
- Interventional Cardiology: Our interventional cardiology team is highly experienced in performing minimally invasive heart procedures to treat a wide variety of heart and vascular conditions. We are the only hospital in the area with an on-site cath lab, which allows us to provide emergency heart attack care quickly, within 90 minutes, meeting the national standard for life-saving treatment. Our services include:
- STEMI treatment (heart attack care)
- Angioplasty and stent placement to open blocked arteries
- Heart pump placement (including Impella) for patients requiring advanced cardiac support
- Balloon angioplasty and valve repair for chronic heart conditions
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD) treatment and coronary artery disease management
- Advanced structural heart interventions, including valve procedures
- Interventional Radiology: We offer minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat vascular problems. Whether it’s angiography, stent placement or treatment for varicose veins, our interventional radiology specialists provide cutting-edge care that complements your cardiovascular health needs.
- Noninvasive cardiology: Our noninvasive cardiology specialists use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to evaluate your heart health. These tools include echocardiograms, stress tests, CT scans and more. We monitor your heart without the need for surgery, helping us make informed decisions about your care and develop a tailored treatment plan.
- Vascular surgery: Our expert vascular surgeons perform a wide range of treatments for conditions that affect your arteries and veins. These include innovative procedures like TCAR (transcarotid artery revascularization) to reduce stroke risk in patients with carotid artery disease, as well as bypass surgeries and stent placements to improve blood flow and address vascular issues.
Why choose MelroseWakefield Cardiovascular Center?
At the MelroseWakefield Cardiovascular Center, our local heart and vascular specialists are some of the best in the region, providing comprehensive care for our community. With expertise and advanced technology, we're able to offer cutting-edge treatments for a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. Plus, for more complex cases, we have a strong partnership with Tufts Medical Center, ensuring that our patients always have access to the full spectrum of care they might need.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- 24/7 emergency heart care: With a dedicated cath lab team ready around the clock, we quickly treat heart attacks and urgent cardiovascular conditions to ensure the best outcomes.
- 90-minute door-to-balloon time: We meet the national standard for fast and effective heart attack care, minimizing damage and improving recovery.
- Advanced technology and treatments: We use state-of-the-art tools and techniques to deliver minimally invasive procedures for quicker recovery times.
- Comprehensive services, all under one roof: From electrophysiology to vascular surgery, we offer a wide range of specialized services to manage your heart and vascular health.
- Seamless connection to Tufts Medical Center: For highly specialized care, we work closely with Tufts Medical Center, seamlessly referring patients or transferring those with advanced or complex needs for further treatment.
