Oswego Health offers comprehensive cardiac care that includes office visits provided by board-certified cardiologists and physician assistants with specialized cardiac training. Our services include a range of cardiac testing along with programs for those recovering from a cardiac event.
Providers
Board-certified cardiologist Thomas Grady Jr., MD, FACC provides comprehensive cardiovascular services to Oswego Hospital patients and community members of the greater Oswego area. Dr. Grady is an accomplished physician in his specialty.
Dr. Grady attended medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine. Following medical school, he served in the U.S. Navy, where he completed his first internship. After his honorable discharge, Dr. Grady completed his internship and residency training at Duke University Medical Center. He fulfilled his fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and the American Heart Association.
Board-certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine; David Bass, DO, earned his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition, Dr. Bass completed his fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at the Nassau University Medical Center.
Dr. Bass has extensive cardiovascular experience throughout New York State, including being a noninvasive cardiologist at Canton Potsdam Hospital. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, diplomate status with the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and diplomate status with the National Board of Echocardiography.
David Downey sees patients in suite 270 of the Oswego Health Services Center. He provides consults to Oswego Hospital patients and offers care to those who arrive in the hospital's emergency department with cardiac issues.
Downey earned his physician assistant degree from Daemen College, located in Amherst, and has been employed by the Oswego Health system for most of his healthcare career.
Michael Carey obtained his bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Geneseo, graduating summa cum laude. While attending Oswego High School, Carey was a volunteer at Oswego Hospital, which piqued his interest in pursuing a career in healthcare. He was a member of Le Moyne College's American Academy of PAs National Medical Knowledge Challenge Bowl Team and was honored with the Donald DeMott Outstanding Community Service Award while at Geneseo. This award recognizes a senior student whose college career has been characterized by an unusually strong commitment to volunteer work, and who has made a significant contribution to the efforts of a volunteer organization. He was a volunteer medic for the Geneseo Fire Department, a SUNY Geneseo First Responder and a student driver for the college's SART Program.
Having more than 15 years of diverse experiences, Carrie Marlow provides care at Oswego Health's cardiology department. She is providing care at the Fulton location.
Robert Beaumont, RN, BN, MSN, FNP-C has over twenty years of experience he will bring to the local community, including all aspects of emergency care. He served as a Family Nurse Practitioner for Auburn Community Medical Services in an urgent care setting, CNY Spine and Pain Medicine in Liverpool and NY Spine and Wellness Center in North Syracuse.
Cardiovascular testing
- Transesophageal echocardiograms, which provide a close look at the heart's valves and chambers
- Cardioversions, a treatment for heart rhythms that are abnormal
Stress tests including:
- Echocardiogram using a treadmill
- Nuclear stress test
- Dobutamine and Lexiscan® (uses medication and are non-treadmill stress tests)
- The reading of both echocardiograms and Holter monitor reports
7 warning signs of heart failure
Your heart hasn't literally failed if you have heart failure. But it isn't pumping well enough to meet your body's needs. Heart failure is a serious condition. Fortunately, treatment can help. See your doctor if you notice more than one of these symptoms—even if you haven't been diagnosed with a heart problem.
1. Shortness of breath
What you might notice: You may find it difficult to breathe when you're active or even when you're resting or lying flat. And you may wake up feeling tired, restless or anxious.
Why it happens: When your heart isn't working properly, blood can back up in the vessels leading from the lungs to the heart, causing fluid to leak into the lungs.
2. Persistent coughing or wheezing
What you might notice: Coughing that produces white or pink blood-tinged mucus.
Why it happens: This can be a sign that fluid is building up in your lungs.
3. Swelling (Edema)
What you might notice: Swelling in your feet, ankles, legs or stomach or unexplained weight gain. You might notice swelling by feeling that your shoes or pants are too tight.
Why it happens: When blood flow from your heart is too slow, blood backs up in the veins. This forces fluid into other tissues.
4. Fatigue
What you might notice: You may feel tired all the time and have trouble with everyday activities like walking and climbing stairs.
Why it happens: Fatigue is a sign that the muscles in your arms and legs aren't getting the blood they need to function properly because your body is prioritizing getting blood to the heart and brain.
5. Loss of appetite or nausea
What you might notice: You may feel full or sick to your stomach.
Why it happens: The digestive process is disrupted because the digestive system isn't receiving enough blood.
6. Confusion or impaired thinking
What you might notice: Memory loss and a feeling of disorientation. A caregiver or loved one might notice this before you do.
Why it happens: Heart failure can change levels of sodium and other substances in the blood, which can result in reduced blood flow to the brain.
7. Heart palpitations
What you might notice: You may feel like your heart is racing or throbbing.
Why it happens: When your heart isn't pumping well, it tries to compensate by beating faster.
Help your heart work better
If you have heart failure, a cardiac rehabilitation program can help you feel better and live your best life.
Reviewed 4/7/2023
Sources
- American Heart Association. “Heart Failure Signs and Symptoms.” https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/warning-signs-of-heart-failure.
- American Heart Association. What is Heart Failure? https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/what-is-heart-failure.