7 Expert Heart & Vascular Services — All Available Across 9 Florida Locations
Conditions We Treat — Common Heart & Vascular Diagnoses
Florida Heart & Vascular Institute physicians manage the full range of cardiovascular conditions, from first-time presentations to complex, multi-morbid cases in Florida’s aging patient population.
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) & Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Heart Failure (HFrEF & HFpEF)
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Heart Valve Disease (Stenosis & Regurgitation)
- Cardiomyopathy (Dilated, Hypertrophic, Restrictive)
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) & Critical Limb Ischemia
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) & Pulmonary Embolism
- Aortic Aneurysm (Abdominal & Thoracic)
- Aortic Stenosis
- Congenital Heart Conditions (Adult)
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Syncope (Unexplained Fainting)
- Chest Pain — Stable & Unstable
- Cardiac Risk Factor Management (Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Obesity)
When to See a Cardiologist — 8 Signs That Warrant Prompt Evaluation
Not every cardiac symptom presents dramatically. Many patients delay seeking a cardiology evaluation because their symptoms seem vague or manageable. These 8 presentations warrant an FHVI evaluation — sooner rather than later.
- Chest pain, pressure, tightness, or discomfort — during activity or at rest
- Shortness of breath — especially with mild exertion or when lying flat
- Heart palpitations, racing heart, or skipped beats lasting more than a few seconds
- Unexplained fainting or near-fainting episodes
- Leg pain, cramping, or heaviness when walking (possible PAD)
- Leg swelling — particularly if sudden or one-sided
- High blood pressure not responding to primary care treatment
- Strong family history of early heart disease, sudden cardiac death, or stroke
Frequently Asked Questions
No referral is required for most FHVI services. However, some insurance plans require a primary care referral before specialist visits. Call (352) 572-7730 before your appointment and our scheduling team will confirm what your plan requires.
Diagnostic services — echocardiography, stress testing, cardiac monitoring, and vascular ultrasound — are available at all 9 locations. Interventional procedures requiring a cath lab are available at Ocala SW 17th Street, Ocala Lake Weir Avenue, and Davenport. Cardiovascular surgery is performed at the Ocala SW 17th Street Surgery Center.
Diagnostic studies (echo, stress test, Holter monitor) can typically be scheduled within 2-5 business days. Elective procedural cases are typically scheduled within 2-3 weeks. Urgent or symptomatic cases receive priority scheduling — call (352) 572-7730 and describe your symptoms.
FHVI has direct relationships with cardiac surgeons, radiologists, and other subspecialists throughout Florida. If a service is not available in-house, your FHVI cardiologist will coordinate a warm referral to a trusted colleague and remain involved in your care throughout.