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Heart attacks strike 1.2 million Americans each year, often without warning. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the U.S. The MeritCare Heart Center brings together, in one convenient setting, the many components needed by the region's heart patients and their families. Our goal is for patients and families to experience "heartfelt hospitality in a healing environment."

CARE

MeritCare Heart Center

MeritCare Heart Center provides high-quality, cost-effective and award-winning heart services.

 

Medical Specialties

MeritCare Heart Center offers specialized care to meet the health needs of people in our region. We offer the following medical specialties:

  • Cardiac Electrophysiology – Clinical
  • Cardiology
  • Cardiology – Interventional
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Surgery – Cardiothoracic
  • Surgery – Cardiovascular
 

Services

Learn more about the care our patients receive at the MeritCare Heart Center.

 

EDUCATION

Health Library

Health Library

Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions in the health library.

 
How the Heart Works

How the Heart Works

To understand heart disease, it's important to understand how the heart works. Only about the size of your fist and weighing less than one pound, the heart pumps blood to every cell in the body. Learn how your heart works.

 
Heart Manual

Heart Manual

Current patients can print all of the necessary information about their heart care in the MeritCare Heart Manual.

 
My Life Check

My Life Check

This assessment was developed by American Heart Association medical experts based on state-of-the-art science. It will help you assess your own health and help you take steps to change your behavior and reach your personal health goals. Take action to stop heart disease before it starts through the "My Life Check" assessment.

 

LOCATIONS

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Classes & Events

Research

There are currently 3 Cardiology studies at MeritCare.

There are currently 2 Cardiology – Interventional studies at MeritCare.

Quality

Every day, MeritCare is committed to quality health care and continuous improvements. Learn more in our online quality guide.