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Genesis' general and trauma surgeons deliver a full range of convenient, personalized surgical services to meet your medical needs.

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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Clinic

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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Clinic

Our Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Clinic provides care and education for patients. Nurse Practitioners specializing in the management of congestive heart failure help patients better understand their condition and how to manage their health. Our clinic’s outpatient setting provides convenient and easy access to cardiology services to help minimize the need to be admitted to the hospital.

Genesis is one of America’s Top 50 Heart Hospitals

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Treatments and procedures

The Genesis Congestive Heart Failure Clinic works with healthcare providers to ensure that patients have the best treatment possible. Our goal is to improve our patients' quality of life and help control their symptoms of congestive heart failure.

Clinic services

On-site lab testing and imaging as needed
Financial review and assistance as needed
Sick visits
Pharmacy consults
Pulmonary, heart, and vascular rehabilitation referrals
Home oxygen evaluations
Referrals to specialists (pulmonology, sleep medicine, palliative care and others) as needed
Vaccination recommendations
Smoking cessation and education
IV Lasix administration as needed

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General Cardiology

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General Cardiology

When patients experience cardiac related symptoms or conditions, general cardiology is typically one of the first specialties consulted for diagnosis and treatment. Offering inpatient and outpatient services, our physicians can provide management of both acute and chronic cardiac conditions.

Using clinical assessment, screenings and diagnostic exams, the cardiologists identify the specific cardiovascular disease and work with the patient and their families to develop the best individual comprehensive treatment options.

Genesis is one of America’s Top 50 Heart Hospitals

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Conditions we treat

The general cardiologists at Genesis HealthCare System are available to help you protect your heart and blood vessels. We treat a variety of symptoms and conditions for patients including:

Chest pain
Arrhythmias
Heart attack
Cardiomyopathies
Heart failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD)
Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD)
Valvular Heart Disease (VHD)
Hypertensive Heart Disease (HHD)
Aortic aneurysms
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Venous Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency

Our board certified cardiologists stay up-to-date on the latest treatment options and screenings for cardiovascular disease. Screenings help medical professionals determine your risk for heart and vascular conditions before you experience symptoms.

In addition to consultations, below is a partial listing of diagnostic and screening services provided by the cardiology team at Genesis:

Heart attack and stroke risk screening
Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) screening
Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) (heart arrhythmia) screening
Venous Insufficiency screening
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Event monitors
Holter monitor
TILT table testing
Echocardiography
Trans Esophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Stress testing
Exercise stress
Stress Echocardiogram (EKG)
Pharmacological Stress Echocardiogram
Nuclear Stress testing (NST)
Pharmacological stress testing
Carotid duplex ultrasound
Venous duplex ultrasound
Arterial duplex ultrasounds
Renal duplex ultrasound
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Coronary angiogram (CAG)
Carotid angiograms
Peripheral angiogram
Cardiac Diagnostic Catheterization (Heart Cath)
Cardiac Computed Tomography (CTTA)
Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)

If a screening reveals an abnormality, or you’re experiencing symptoms of a heart problem, diagnostic procedures like these can help your cardiologist determine a diagnosis. If you need to see a specialist, we have a team of cardiothoracic surgeons, electrophysiologists, interventional cardiologists available to provide specialized patient care.

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Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

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Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

By combining exercise, education and encouragement, we help you restore and maintain your physical, psychological and vocational well-being.

Genesis is one of America’s Top 50 Heart Hospitals

For the 2nd year in a row

Early admission programming

The Genesis Heart and Vascular Rehab Program (Phase II) is a safe way to bounce back after a heart attack, open-heart surgery or balloon angioplasty, and reduce heart disease risk factors.

We also have a variety of healthy lifestyle programs open to members of the community, patients and anyone interested in becoming more physically active.

Ask for a Referral

Ask your doctor to refer you to heart and vascular rehabilitation, a program that starts with a two-hour orientation held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call 740-454-4336 or 800-322-4762, ext. 4336.

Innovative options for cardiac rehab

Exercise

A personalized exercise program is created for each patient. Patients exercise under the watchful eye of staff with ECG and blood pressure monitoring when they first enter the program.

As strength, endurance and range of motion improve, patients will continue to progress toward maintenance exercise. We offer internal exercise programs and external community facilities with exercise physiologists who continue to work with you and monitor your progress.

Research from the American College of Cardiology and Hospital to Home (H2H) suggests early admission to cardiac rehab helps reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions and improve transitions of care.

See You In Seven (SY7)

The goal of SY7 is for all patients discharged with a heart attack or stent to start cardiac rehab within 7 days of discharge. When SY7 patients come into the program, they will be on a restricted exercise prescription for the first week to allow ample healing time, and then they will transition into normal progression.

See You In Fourteen (SY14)

The goal of SY14 is for all patients discharged following open heart surgery to start cardiac rehab within 14 days of discharge. When SY14 patients come into the program, they will be on a restricted exercise prescription for the first two weeks to allow ample healing time, and then they will transition into normal progression.

Graduated ECG monitoring

Genesis Heart & Vascular Rehab’s goal is to make you healthier and help you develop lifelong exercise routines. That’s why if you are eligible, you can “graduate” to non-ECG monitored sessions with our clinical staff. Our graduated ECG monitoring program allows you to learn how your body reacts to exercise, teaches signs and symptoms to watch for and boosts your confidence to continue a lifelong exercise program.

Education

Understanding heart disorders, the causes and the effects, is the focus of heart and vascular rehab education. Dietitians, pharmacists, exercise physiologists, behavioral health counselors and registered nurses help patients understand heart disease, its risk factors and what patients can do to change their risks.

Encouragement and support

Another goal of our heart and vascular rehab program is to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Group sessions are an opportunity to share your experiences, concerns, challenges and victories and gain support from others who know how you feel.

Insurance coverage

Heart and vascular rehab is partially covered by Medicare if you've had a heart attack, open-heart surgery, valve repair or replacement, stable angina, balloon angioplasty or heart transplant. Most commercial insurances cover cardiac rehab, but we strongly recommend you call your insurance company to determine your coverage and co-pay.

We also have experts who can help verify your insurance coverage and any co-pays prior to beginning the cardiac rehab program.

A physician referral is required for admission to the program.

Silver Sneakers

Genesis Cardiac Rehab is now accepting Silver Sneakers members for cardiac rehab. Silver Sneakers is a free benefit for seniors with qualifying Medicare health plans. Members have unlimited access to the Genesis Cardiac Rehab gym. For hours and to learn more, call 740-454-4336.

Make an appointment

The Genesis Heart and Vascular Rehab is located in the Genesis Physicians Pavilion at 955 Bethesda Drive, Suite 1 in Zanesville, Ohio 43701. Call (740) 454-4336 to make an appointment and learn more about our cardiac rehab offerings.

Healthy lifestyle programs

In addition to our cardiac rehab program, we offer three additional exercise programs to help you get active and maintain a healthier lifestyle.

Get a GRIP on your life exercise program

If you want to take care of your blood pressure, help lower your cholesterol levels, lose a little weight or just get in shape in a medically supervised gym, GRIP is here!

Genesis Risk Intervention Program (GRIP):

is led by nurses, exercise and rehab specialists, exercise physiologists
provides patient evaluations by a rehab specialist prior to beginning
customizes exercise programs and revisions to meet specific patient needs
holds weekly education sessions with our team of nurses and exercise physiologists
identifies your risk factors and how to adopt a healthier lifestyle

Goals of GRIP include:

educating patients about cardiac disorders
improving quality of life
minimizing stress, anxiety and depression

Your exercise and education visits will be in our heart and vascular rehab gym at a convenient time for you. Weekly mini-education classes are held and include our team of dieticians, pharmacists, nurses, exercise physiologists and behavioral health counselors.

Call Genesis Heart & Vascular Rehab at (740) 454-4336 to learn more about GRIP and schedule an appointment.

Going the Distance with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Program

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) can be treated--most commonly by exercising and eating a healthy diet. In this program, our rehab specialists help design an exercise program that can get help you feel better and become more physically active.

The Genesis Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Program:

is led by exercise and rehab specialists
performs patient evaluations by a rehab specialist prior to beginning
creates prescription exercise plans to meet specific patient needs
provides supervised and assisted work out sessions
holds group exercise classes with other patients with PAD
develops home exercise routines for continued wellness
provides education, encouragement and connection with other members

Goals of the PAD program include:

relieving symptoms (pain, numbness) associated with PAD
improving walking capacity
decreasing risks associated with PAD
improving quality of life
minimizing stress and anxiety

Call Genesis Heart & Vascular Rehab at 740-454-4336 to learn more about the PAD exercise program and class schedule.

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Cardiac & Vascular Surgery

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Cardiothoracic Surgery

Led by board-certified cardiothoracic surgeons, the Open Heart Team at Genesis consists of highly-skilled healthcare professionals. Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and two dedicated operating rooms, the team performs a wide variety of complex and high-risk cardiothoracic and vascular procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve repair or replacement, lung surgeries and aortic aneurysm repairs.

Genesis is one of America’s Top 50 Heart Hospitals

For the 2nd year in a row

Heart conditions we treat

We treat a variety of conditions for patients including:

Aortic aneurysms
Arrhythmias
Effusions
Endocarditis
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease (PAOD)
Valve disease
Venous disease/disorders

Treatments and procedures

Using both surgical and minimally invasive procedures to tailor care to your specific needs, our Vascular team provides excellent, advanced vascular and endovascular treatment for our community, closer to home.

Surgical services

In addition to surgical consultations, below is a partial listing of procedures and testing services provided by the vascular surgery team at Genesis.

Vascular surgery

Open and endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm
Monitoring of aneurysms greater than 4-5 centimeters
Carotid endarterectomy
Transcarotid artery revascularization
- TCAR is a less-invasive method for reducing the risk of stroke and complications while treating carotid artery disease in one or both neck arteries. During the procedure, a small incision is made in the neck. A tube is inserted into the carotid artery and connected to equipment to direct blood flow away from the brain temporarily. The blood is filtered before returning to a vein in the groin. In addition to fewer risks during the TCAR procedure, a smaller incision is used to reduce scarring and procedure time is less than half compared to carotid endarterectomy. Most patients return home the day after the procedure.
Limb salvage procedures
Lower extremity angioplasty
Upper extremity angioplasty
Lower extremity bypass surgery
Dialysis fistula creation and intervention
Endovenous radiofrequency vein ablations
Venograms and stenting
VenaSeal™
Varithena™

Vascular Surgery

Our board-certified vascular surgeons lead our experienced Genesis Vascular Surgery Team. Combining their 40 years of expertise and experience they can perform a variety of procedures, including minimally invasive options, to get you back to your best health.

Vascular conditions we treat

Abdominal aortic aneurysms/occlusive disease
Carotid artery disease
Peripheral vascular disease
End stage renal disease
Renal artery stenosis
Varicose veins and related disorders

Treatments and procedures

Surgical services

In addition to surgical consultations, below is a partial listing of procedures and testing services provided by the vascular surgery team at Genesis.

Vascular surgery

Open and endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm
Monitoring of aneurysms greater than 4-5 centimeters
Carotid endarterectomy
Transcarotid artery revascularization
- TCAR is a less-invasive method for reducing the risk of stroke and complications while treating carotid artery disease in one or both neck arteries. During the procedure, a small incision is made in the neck. A tube is inserted into the carotid artery and connected to equipment to direct blood flow away from the brain temporarily. The blood is filtered before returning to a vein in the groin. In addition to fewer risks during the TCAR procedure, a smaller incision is used to reduce scarring and procedure time is less than half compared to carotid endarterectomy. Most patients return home the day after the procedure. Learn more by watching a video where Dr. Kunstmann talks about the procedure.
Limb salvage procedures
Lower extremity angioplasty
Upper extremity angioplasty
Lower extremity bypass surgery
Dialysis fistula creation and intervention
Endovenous radiofrequency vein ablations
Venograms and stenting
VenaSeal™
Varithena™

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Throughout every aspect of our Heart & Vascular Services we strive to provide compassion, trust, dedication, innovation and excellence. From prevention through rehabilitation, Genesis provides the comprehensive heart and vascular care you deserve.

Genesis is one of America’s Top 50 Heart Hospitals

For the 2nd year in a row

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With immediate access for emergencies, expert physicians and staff, and nationally-accredited care, we’re committed to providing superior outcomes and creating an outstanding experience for each and every patient and family.

Departments

If you need heart and vascular care, there’s no need to look any further than Genesis HealthCare System, where you'll find a full range of cardiovascular testing and treatment options.

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Since the inception of the Genesis open-heart surgery program in 2000, thousands of open-heart procedures have been performed with outstanding quality outcomes. The cardiothoracic and vascular surgical teams at Genesis HealthCare System perform a wide variety of complex and high-risk cardiac, thoracic and vascular procedures.

Electrophysiology

Cardiac electrophysiology involves the treatment of arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) to restore a regular heartbeat. This may be done through catheter- or device-based therapies. The electrophysiology team at Genesis utilize state of the art technology to offer a wide range of treatment options to those with heart rhythm disorders.

General Cardiology

When patients experience cardiac related symptoms or conditions, general cardiology is typically one of the first specialties consulted for diagnosis and treatment. Our general cardiologists utilize the screenings and diagnostic tests available at Genesis HealthCare system to help you protect your heart and blood vessels.

Interventional Cardiology

Our board-certified interventional cardiologists have years of experience and extensive training in performing both cardiac and peripheral interventional procedures, and our quality outcomes for interventional cardiology far exceed national averages.

Structural Heart

Our structural heart program evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with heart conditions that affect the mechanics of the heart, meaning its valves, walls and chambers. Some of these issues may have existed at birth, while others are caused by aging, injury or illness. Genesis Heart & Vascular Institute physicians treat multiple types of structural heart disease, including aortic stenosis, heart valve disease and PFO closure, performing minimally-invasive and robotic-assisted procedures that eliminate the need to open the chest during surgery.

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Clinics and specialty programs

Our specialized clinics focus on the treatment of specific disorders including congestive heart failure and pacemakers to cardiac rehab, venous disease and anticoagulation medication monitoring. Our team of cardiologists and nurses collaborate to create a treatment plan specific to each patient.

Anticoagulation Clinic

If you’re on a blood-thinning medication, you know how important it is to monitor your health. The Genesis Anticoagulation Clinic can make it easier for you to do this. With your physician’s referral, the clinic is your one stop for convenience in monitoring your medications and your health so you can stay healthy and active.

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Clinic

Congestive heart failure, also known as CHF, is a condition in which the heart does not pump as well as it should. The CHF Clinic at Genesis HealthCare System is available to patients with CHF for education, monitoring and treatment of their chronic condition.

Device Clinic

The Device Clinic at Genesis HealthCare Systems works in partnership with cardiology and electrophysiology to monitor patients with cardiac rhythm devices, from pacemakers to ICDs. We have the capability and technology to provide both in-person and remote monitoring of those devices to ensure that they are working properly and to identify any issues that may arise, allowing for prompt intervention by the physicians.

Vein Center

Genesis has a state-of-the-art vein center where physician experts take a comprehensive approach to vein care. A sign of venous disease is varicose veins. These are veins that have become enlarged and twisted and often appear as bulging, blue blood vessels that are clearly visible through the skin.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

The heart and vascular rehabilitation program is a safe way to bounce back after a heart attack, open-heart surgery or balloon angioplasty, or to reduce heart disease risk factors. The program combines exercise, education and support to help you restore and maintain your physical, psychological and vocational well-being.

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Heart & Vascular Care

Through every aspect of Genesis Heart & Vascular Services, we are working to build a healthier future for our community. At Genesis, we put our heart into treating yours. We truly care about your experience, so we’ve created a warm and welcoming environment where you and your family will be comfortable.

Genesis is one of America’s Top 50 Heart Hospitals

For the 2nd year in a row

From open heart surgery to nutrition counseling

We bring together an outstanding team of specialists, nationally accredited care and life-saving technology in a heart institute conveniently in Zanesville, Ohio. From our hybrid operating room to our electrophysiology and cath labs to our rehabilitation center, inside the Heart & Vascular Institute, you’ll find a highly skilled staff, board-certified physician specialists and the latest technology.

Whether you need open heart surgery or nutrition counseling, our team of cardiac specialists are committed to providing you with an excellent experience and an excellent outcome. We have immediate access for emergencies, expert physicians and staff and nationally accredited care.

Nationally accredited cardiac care

Genesis Heart & Vascular Services was the first to become a fully accredited Chest Pain Center in Southeastern Ohio. We are also recognized for awards in the treatment of Echocardiography and Stroke. In addition, our outcomes and patient experience scores rank among the highest in the state and nation.

Experienced cardiologists and surgeons close to home

Genesis Heart & Vascular Services eliminates the need to go out of town for specialized care.

Our board-certified specialists include cardiologists, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, electrophysiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiac anesthesiologists and cardiac rehab specialists. Our team also includes a highly trained cardiac support staff of specially trained nurses and experienced navigators who will assist you along the continuum of care.

Robotic and minimally invasive procedures

The Genesis Heart & Vascular Institute implements the best technology and most innovative procedures to deliver quality care with less downtime. Our structural heart program features specialized labs and equipment that allow our physicians to perform groundbreaking robotic-assisted and minimally-invasive procedures such as: Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and Impella heart pump implementation.

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Emergency, preventative and continued care

With immediate access for emergencies, expert physicians and staff, and nationally accredited care, we’re committed to providing superior outcomes and creating an outstanding experience for each and every patient and family.

Heart and vascular rehabilitation

Our program combines exercise, education and support to help you restore and maintain your physical, psychological and vocational well-being.

Continued cardiac care

Our comprehensive services include diagnostic testing; a rehabilitation gym; the Anticoagulation Clinic (for monitoring your blood when taking blood-thinning medications); the Vein Center; and the Congestive Heart Failure Clinic.