If you or a loved one has received or is receiving treatment for a cardiovascular condition, then you may become familiar with one of the following care units:
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Inpatient Cardiac Surgery Unit
This is a special unit of the hospital to monitor cardiac surgery patients and to help them recover as quickly as possible.
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Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
This is a specialized area for patients with cardiac heart disease, heart attack symptoms, irregular heartbeat or other cardiac problems that require close observation and treatment.
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Telemetry
This unit uses a sophisticated form of heart-rhythm and activity monitoring that helps doctors and nurses observe patients' hearts 24 hours a day. Telemetry is often referred to as a "step-down" unit after CICU.
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Chest Pain Unit
This is a specialized area for observation, monitoring and treatment of chest pain.
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Outpatient Care
This includes Saint Mary's Cardiac Rehabilitation, Risk Reduction Center and the Coumadin Clinic
Saint Mary's Center for Cardiovascular Care
235 West Sixth Street
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 770-3000 (main hospital number)
