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Overview
Cholesterol management
Prescription refills
Heart failure management
Cardiac rehabilitation

Overview

Whether it's managing your heart's health before a cardiac event or adapting to life after one, we provide an array of general cardiology services focused on your heart's health.

General cardiology services are available from a number of providers who are a part of Mount Nittany Health and at several locations, including Mount Nittany Health – Park Avenue, Mount Nittany Health – Mifflin County, Mount Nittany Health – Penns Valley and Mount Nittany Medical Center.



Cholesterol management

Basic heart health starts with managing cholesterol levels. While any primary care physician can help adults monitor their cholesterol levels with blood work before problems arise, patients with diagnosed heart conditions can rely on the expertise of cardiologists to help keep cholesterol levels under control.

Treatment for patients with cholesterol concerns can include dietary changes alone or in combination with prescribed medication.



Prescription refills

If you need a prescription medication refilled, please call your pharmacy first. It will coordinate a refill with your physician.

Heart failure management

Mount Nittany Physician Group has added a heart failure program to its cardiology services to empower people diagnosed with heart failure to take charge of their illness and find ways to remain stable and well-functioning, thus eliminating the need for a return to the hospital.

After an individual is evaluated by one of our cardiologists, treated and ready for hospital discharge, he or she is “enrolled” in the heart failure clinic and is seen within one week. The visits are with a physician assistant in conjunction with the Mount Nittany Physician Group cardiologist.

Weekly visits are centered on symptoms, vital signs, weight monitoring, medication adjustment and education. Screening for depression and sleep apnea is done, and smoking cessation and minimization of alcohol intake are discussed. The primary caregiver is encouraged to participate for ongoing support at home and adherence to the program. Visits are then decreased as the individual stabilizes and improves. 

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Cardiac rehabilitation

For patients diagnosed with cardiovascular disease or for those recovering from a heart-related procedure, Mount Nittany Health offers an array of cardiac rehabilitation services to help you adjust to life with a heart condition.

Our cardiac rehabilitation program includes carefully monitored progression of exercise, heart health education and counseling in risk factor modification. Your cardiology team will build a program that suits your condition and lifestyle.

Location

Mount Nittany Medical Center, first floor (next to the ambulance entrance)

1800 East Park Avenue

State College, PA 16803

814.234.6705

Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 am–2:30 pm; Thursday, 8:00 am–11:45 am