Cardiopulmonary Services

Our commitment to the community.

The Cardiopulmonary Department is committed to ensuring that anyone who has lung or heart problems can receive the help they need close to home.  Our respiratory therapists educate, treat, and help diagnose people suffering from lung or heart problems, including asthma.  With our new outpatient rehabilitation programs, patients can receive specialized, medically supervised cardiac or pulmonary rehab right here at home.

Tests and services.

Many tests can be done at Pocahontas Memorial Hospital. The results from these tests can help medical providers better diagnose and treat heart or lung problems.  A provider’s referral is required. The tests available include:

  • Spirometry test—the first and most commonly done Pulmonary Function Test. The Spirometry test determines how much air your lungs can hold and how quickly you can move air in and out.
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)—test checks for problems with electrical activity in heart.
  • Six minute walk Pulse-ox evaluations—simple test measures oxygen level in blood during six minute walk.
  • Pulse-ox evaluation for sleep apnea—done overnight as an inpatient or outpatient.
  • Holter monitor services—used to check heart rhythm over period of time.

Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) test—measures acidity and the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in blood coming from arteries.

In addition we offer specialized outpatient rehabilitation programs in:

  • Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation – a medically supervised program for persons who have been diagnosed with heart disease (including stable angina or heart failure), or those who have had a heart procedure or heart surgery (including coronary artery bypass graft, angioplasty with or without stenting, heart valve replacement or repair, pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation, or heart transplant). The program generally consists of 36 sessions over 12 weeks. Patients need a doctor’s referral to participate in Cardiac Rehabilitation.
  • Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation – a medically supervised program for persons with chronic lung disease. The program typically consists of 36 sessions over 12 weeks. Patients need a doctor’s referral to participate in Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Contact us today.

Cardiopulmonary Services: 304-799-7400 ext. 1310

Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation: 304-799-7400 ext. 1054

Helpful links.

American Association of Respiratory Care: https://www.aarc.org/

National Board of Respiratory Care: https://www.nbrc.org/

American Society of Exercise Physiologists: https://www.asep.org/

Caitlin MS, BSRT, RRT-RCP

Cardiopulmonary

Caitlin is the Cardiopulmonary Manager and has over 10 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.  She is an active member of the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).  Caitlin received her Bachelors of Science in Respiratory Care, as well as her Masters of Science in Adult and Technical Education with an emphasis in Adult Education from Marshall University.  She is an American Heart Association Instructor for Healthcare provider BLS, Heartsaver (CPR, AED, First Aide).  Her specialties include: Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Room, Trauma, and Outpatient services.

Charles, Exercise Physiologist

Exercise Physiology

Charles obtained his Master of Science from WVU School of Medicine in the Division of Exercise Physiology.  He is a professional member of American Society of Exercise Physiologists.  Charles heads up the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab programs.

Trish BS, RRT

Cardiopulmonary

Trish received her Associate of Science in Respiratory Care from Mountain State University and her Bachelors of Science in Health Services from Independence University.  Her specialties include: Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Room, and Trauma.

Kayla, BSRT- RRT

Cardiopulmonary

Kayla received her Bachelors of Science in Respiratory Care from Marshall University.  She has over 10 years of Experience as a Respiratory Therapist and her specialties include: Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Room, Trauma, and Outpatient services.

Patty, LRTC

Cardiopulmonary

Patty received her Military Respiratory Training at Fort Sam-Eustis, Texas and has over 35 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.  Her specialties include: Asthma Educator, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Room, and Trauma.