Heart Center
Trinity Heart Center in Quad Cities
UnityPoint Health – Trinity puts leading heart disease services within reach. We deliver a level of care that's not widely available in the Quad Cities region. You have access to leading therapies and experienced, fellowship-trained cardiac specialists right in your community.
Because of our commitment to cardiac care excellence, our outcomes meet or exceed national standards. You receive the therapies that are right for you, with meticulous attention to your needs at every step. These efforts help more people continue living full, vibrant lives.
Cardiac Care at Trinity: Why Choose Us?
At Trinity Heart Center, you have access to comprehensive care and personalized attention. Our convenient services in Bettendorf, Moline, Muscatine and Rock Island spare you the stress and hassle of traveling great distances. We offer close-to-home options that you might expect to find only in a major metropolitan area.
Highlights of our program include:
- Expertise: Our cardiac care team includes specialists in arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation (Afib), coronary artery disease, heart valve issues and more. Most doctors have fellowship training and decades of experience. The team also includes an on-site open-heart surgeon who offers a medical specialty not widely available in the region.
- Personalized therapies: We build lasting relationships with the people we care for. Specialists take time to get to know you as an individual and learn about your heart health goals. This information enables us to tailor therapies to meet your needs and make adjustments if your needs change.
- Whole-person approach: Specialists work together to manage the small details of your treatment, so you can focus on what's important to you. Chaplains and social workers are available to address spiritual and practical challenges related to your care. For heart failure, case managers coordinate your tests and treatments.
- Specialized care environment: Trinity Heart Center offers fresh, modern facilities. Procedure rooms have state-of-the-art equipment. Before and after procedures, cardiac nurses care for you in a spacious private room. Waiting areas offer a comfortable space for your loved ones during procedures.
Heart Patient Stories
Rick Scott of East Moline struggled with heart issues following a stroke in 2016. His daughter, a Nurse Practitioner, encouraged the 61-year-old to consider a procedure at UnityPoint Health® - Trinity Heart Center to help him breathe easier and allow him to do more with his family.
“I was always short of breath and couldn’t really do much. Going to the store or trying a project around the house, or anything that exerted energy was a struggle. It kept getting worse and worse,” says Scott, who suffers from congestive heart failure caused by a bad heart valve.
The severity of his illness didn’t make open heart surgery safe.
“Congestive heart failure patients suffer from shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, even sudden death. Many aren't treated because of their high risk for surgery, and many are given an average of two years to live,” says Bouyella Reddy, MD, of Cardiovascular Medicine, P.C.
That’s when Dr. Reddy introduced Scott to a transcatheter aortic valve replacement or TAVR, a less invasive procedure available at Trinity Heart Center.
“TAVR greatly improves a patient's quality of life. Additionally, since it does not require a surgeon to open the chest, these patients generally recover more quickly, allowing them to return to their jobs, families and lives sooner,” says Dr. Reddy.
During the procedure, a team of TAVR experts insert a small, collapsible catheter through a small incision in the groin and guide it to the chest using X-ray. Once inside the heart, it expands to replace the damaged valve.
“The new valve allows blood to flow through immediately, adding years to your life in an instant,” says Dr. Reddy.
Scott agrees he felt immediate relief and was up and moving the next day and home shortly after.
“I’m grateful for many more years together to mark milestones,” says Scott who has welcomed a new granddaughter and is expecting a new grandson, adding more joy to his family which already includes seven grandkids.
On a Mother’s Day outing, something stopped her in her tracks. She suddenly couldn’t breathe. Her chest hurt persistently. Pain shot down her left arm and into her jaw.
“It felt like hours, but it was only minutes. I didn’t even realize it, but I was having a heart attack,” she said.
The UnityPoint Health – Trinity Emergency Department team conducted tests and revealed a significant blockage in an artery. The region’s leading heart experts greeted her days later for an exploratory procedure, narrowly avoiding surgical intervention.
Following a successful cardiac rehabilitation program with the UnityPoint Health team, she enrolled in Cooking with Heart to help build skills and a support system as she started to eat better. Ramos lost nearly 60 pounds.
As a Hispanic woman at greater risk for developing heart disease, Ramos advocates for reversing a scary trend.
“I’m a shining example that you can turn it around for yourself and for those you love or who love you," says Ramos. “It doesn’t matter how old – or young - you are. Things happen if you don’t take care of yourself. I’m lucky I’m still here and can still make changes. Plus, I’m setting a good example for my 12-year-old son Noah who’s learning alongside me.”
She admits some days are harder than others but feels equipped with tools for staying on track. Ramos credits the UnityPoint Health – Trinity Heart Center team for getting her where she is today.
“Everything they offered since my heart attack has opened my eyes and helped me on my path to health. It’s doable. It’s fun. It won’t break the bank,” says Ramos.
Todd Petersen experienced his first heart attack at 39 with no warning signs. The then heavy smoker was overweight and wasn’t feeling great.
At that time, the team at The UnityPoint Health® - Trinity Heart Center placed a stent to help Petersen’s blood pump easier to his heart. Three years later, he returned for two more stents to battle a growing buildup of plaque on his heart walls.
“I kept eating steaks and didn’t exercise,” Petersen said. “I just thought I was getting old. I couldn’t work on my hot rods anymore,” he said. I was exhausted and felt blah all the time. In pain and not in a good mood. Not my usual happy self.
Petersen’s cardiologist told him to listen to his body and be sure to seek help when something felt wrong. That advice turned to action in early 2021 when Petersen felt off, run down and overall sluggish.
“I couldn’t breathe. I was always tired and felt off. I went in for an exam and a stress test and was ‘rewarded’ with three more stents,” he said. “Laying there in the hospital bed, my wife and I knew things were serious and I had to do something.”
His wife Mary’s introduction to the Cardiac Rehabilitation team at Unity UnityPoint Health – Trinity Heart Center was just the jump start he needed to get his life back.
Trinity Heart Center is one of the first 20 sites in the nation to offer the Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation program on their Rock Island campus. Referral-based patients who enter the program can receive resources and education to carry out a healthy lifestyle. Sessions include heart monitoring, exercise, nutrition classes and blood pressure checks.
The rehab program is engaging and offers a variety of heart health exercises and activities. "It’s not overly taxing – it’s just body movement,” he says. “I lost 45 pounds and got rid of medications for my diabetes and heart. That’s pretty big for me – no more insulin and two less pills.”
Petersen says the program is simple but much easier with guidance and support.
“I thought I wouldn’t make it through it, but they got me up and moving three times a week,” Petersen said. “I would start shopping online for car parts and before I was ready to check out, my 45 minutes was up. I found myself enjoying it.”
Today Petersen said the changes he made got him back on the road and under the hood.
“I feel better than I have in 20 years. It’s given me my life back. I am working on and showing cars again. I’m rebuilding a ‘67 GTO. And I’m shedding my nickname. I’m slow no ‘Mo’ thanks to Trinity,” he said.
Because Every Heart Matters
...and who you trust with its care does too
The experts at Trinity Heart Center focus on what matters most: people and their heart. Using a whole-person approach, our team builds lasting relationships and uses the latest technologies and treatments. Why?
Because… It’s Needed
- Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. The annual average number of deaths in the Quad Cities is 4.7% higher than the national average.
- The prevalence of heart disease in the Quad Cities is at 8.4% compared to the national average of 6.1%.
- In the Quad Cities, 88.5% of adults report one or more risk factors for heart disease, such as being overweight, smoking cigarettes, being physically inactive, or having high blood pressure or cholesterol.
Because... Experience Counts
Heart care patients in our region trust us for their care – before, during and after a heart event. Our team brings patients the cutting-edge care they expect right here at home. As the only heart center in the region to be nationally recognized for excellent, compassionate heart care, we have a relentless focus on exceeding patient expectations.
- State-of-the-art Cardiac Nutrition Center hosting free heart healthy community cooking classes.
- First to offer the gold-standard cardiac rehabilitation Pritikin Intensive Cardiac rehab program serving nearly 2,000 people in the last 5 years.
- Technological advances and innovation enable us to treat complex heart disease in minimally invasive ways.
- First to offer WATCHMAN to help more than 250 people with Afib, an irregular heartbeat, reduce their stroke risk and their reliance on costly blood thinners.
- The only site in Illinois to earn the highest achievement for TAVR procedures — a 3-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons/ American College of Cardiology.
Just as important as excellence in the operating room is equipping people with the tools and support they need to return to an active life. Through professionally supervised custom exercise plans, heart risk and nutrition education and tips to develop a healthy mindset, we set people on the path to success.
Heart Compare
Longer-Tenured Heart Care Program
Trinity: 25 years, Since 1999
Genesis: 23 years, Started 2001
Dedicated Heart Center
Our 90,000 square-foot, three-story expansion of Trinity Heart Center at the Trinity Rock Island campus was complete in 2015.
American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award
Trinity: 2024 (3 years)
Genesis: None
Trinity Rock Island and Bettendorf are two of only 259 hospitals nationwide to receive this award and the only hospital in the Quad Cities region to be recognized with this achievement.
TVAR
Trinity: 2016
Society of Thoracic Surgeons/American College of Cardiology (STS/ACC TVT Registry) awards Trinity Heart Center with a three-star rating. Trinity Heart Center is best rated in the Quad-Cities by one of the leading independent health care rating organizations for Cardiac Surgery. Trinity is the only site in Illinois to earn the highest achievement.
Genesis: 2015
First for medical advancements
Pritkin Intensive Cardiac Rehab program
Trinity: 2018
Genesis: 2024
Trinity Heart Center was the first hospital in the area to offer the Pritikin program and one of the first 20 programs in the country to implement Pritikin.
Watchman
Trinity: 2020
Genesis: 2021
International Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Study
Trinity: 2024
Genesis: Not offered
The first implant procedure for a new treatment for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) at UnityPoint Health – Bettendorf hospital as part of a new global study that will test the effectiveness of a new implant device for people with PAD, a common condition in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the arms and legs.
Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA)
Trinity: 2024
Genesis: Not offered
UnityPoint Health is among some of the first health organizations in the country to use a new pulsed field ablation system to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib), which is one of the most treated heart rhythm disorders in the United States. Pulsed field ablation uses high-energy electrical pulses to ablate the heart tissue causing irregular heart rhythms without using excess heat or cold, which has the potential to damage surrounding tissue.
Heart Testing
At UnityPoint Health – Trinity, exceptional heart care often starts with one or more cardiac tests. We offer more of the options you need, so you receive a comprehensive assessment without leaving the community. And our team's experience means you can count on us for accurate results.
Heart Testing Procedures
You may receive medication from an anesthesiologist to put you to sleep. Or you may receive light sedation medications so you are slightly awake but comfortable during the procedure.
These wearable devices are similar to Holter monitors. They can be useful in detecting arrhythmias that occur infrequently.
- Event recorder: When you feel symptoms, you press a button, and the device records heart activity. The device transmits this information to your care team. If we detect a life-threatening problem, we contact you and coordinate emergency care.
- Loop recorder: The device automatically records heart activity for as long as a few years.
Traditional ICDs have leads (wires) that go into your heart. Surgeons implant the SubQ ICD under the skin, leaving your blood vessels and heart untouched.
Cardiac Catheterization
Doctors insert a thin, flexible tube (catheter) through a small incision in your groin or wrist. They then guide the catheter through a blood vessel to access the heart. Instruments at the catheter's tip show us your heart in detail. You may receive light sedation (medication), so you are awake but comfortable, or medication to put you to sleep during your procedure. We also use cardiac catheterization to deliver certain treatments.
Sophisticated instruments at the catheter tip enable us to deliver a broad range of services that include:
- Preventive therapies: We detect early signs of heart disease and often treat them in the same procedure, lowering your heart attack risk.
- Emergency care: If you are having a heart attack, we quickly pinpoint the source and deliver lifesaving care that restores blood flow.
Coronary angiogram
Doctors inject a liquid dye through the catheter and capture images as the dye travels through your heart. This test evaluates artery narrowing, measures your heart's structures and assesses its pumping ability.
Catheterization Procedures
We provide surgical options for people who have an abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia), when medications are not successful in controlling it. Procedures we offer include:
- Ablation: Catheters deliver freezing-cold gas to disrupt abnormal areas in the heart's electrical system and eliminate rhythm problems.
- Cardiac pacing: We temporarily place wires in the heart to establish a normal rhythm. The wires connect to a device that uses an electrical current to get rid of the arrhythmia. After the procedure is complete, we remove the wires.
- WATCHMAN™ device: This implantable device is for a specific type of arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation (AFib), that does not respond to medications. It helps maintain a normal rhythm and lowers the risk of complications, like stroke by:
- Closing off the left atrial appendage so blood can't pool there.
- Preventing existing blood clots from traveling through the bloodstream.
During the WATCHMAN procedure, here's that to expect:
1. You receive medication (general anesthesia) that puts you to sleep and temporarily blocks sensations, like pain.
2. Surgeons make a small incision in your upper leg and insert a long, narrow tube (catheter).
3. We use real-time imaging to guide the WATCHMAN device through the catheter and into the left atrial appendage.
4. After securing the device, we remove the catheter and close the incision.
5. You recover in our cardiac treatment unit overnight and go home the next day.
If you have coronary artery disease (narrowing in the heart's blood vessels), angioplasty can restore blood flow.
Coronary angioplasty procedures we offer include:
- Atherectomy: A tiny device carefully cuts away buildups of fatty substances (plaque) responsible for the blockage.
- Balloon angioplasty: We inflate a small balloon at the catheter tip to push blockages against the artery walls, clearing the way for improved blood flow.
- Atherectomy: Interventional cardiologists remove plaques using focused beams of high-energy light.
Interventional cardiologists use diagnostic catheterization to learn more about your heart structures and function. This information helps us diagnose problems and recommend the right treatments for you.
We evaluate:
- Heart muscle strength and pumping action
- Blood vessels near the heart and whether there are blockages
- Pressure and oxygen levels within sections (chambers) of the heart
- Valves and whether they are fully opening and closing
TAVR may offer a solution if you have aortic valve stenosis. Your aortic valve moves blood from the heart out to the body. In a healthy aortic valve, small tissue flaps (leaflets) snap open and shut to move blood forward. With aortic valve stenosis, stiffened (thickened) leaflets limit how much blood can pass through.
A TAVR procedure restores healthy blood flow by replacing a diseased aortic valve with an artificial one. Doctors deliver the replacement valve using minimally invasive techniques instead of open surgery, for care that's gentler on your body.
You receive a comprehensive evaluation to determine whether you might benefit from TAVR. The team also considers whether you are healthy enough to undergo minimally invasive surgery.
If TAVR is right for you, here's what to expect:
- You receive medication (general anesthesia or light sedation) that puts you to sleep and temporarily blocks sensations, like pain.
- Surgeons make a small incision in your upper leg or chest and insert a long, narrow tube (catheter).
- The replacement valve is at the catheter tip. We use special imaging technology to guide it into place.
- The new valve pushes the diseased leaflets out of the way and starts working immediately.
- We remove the catheter and close the incision.
- You recover in our cardiac treatment unit overnight and go home in a few days. Some patients go home the day after the procedure. If aortic valve stenosis keeps your heart valve from working as it should, you might be a candidate for TAVR. Instead of open surgery, this innovative treatment uses catheter-based techniques to install a replacement valve that works as it should.
Open-Heart Surgery
Since 1999, UnityPoint Health – Trinity has helped people access advanced heart disease treatments where they're most comfortable, close to home. Our open-heart surgery program has earned national recognition for consistently delivering safe, effective care. You receive services from an experienced surgical team that cares about you as an individual.
Highlights of our program include:
- Cardiovascular surgery excellence - Cardiac surgeons at Trinity Heart Center belong to Cardiac Surgery Associates (CSA), a group committed to cardiovascular surgery excellence. One surgeon is a full-time staff member at the heart center, enabling more people to benefit from seamless care. Receiving an evaluation, surgery and follow-up care from the same doctor makes it easier for you to focus on healing.
- National recognition: Trinity Rock Island and Bettendorf have earned the 2024 NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology. As two of only 259 hospitals nationwide to receive this recognition, Trinity is honored for its commitment to providing high-quality heart attack care. Trinity is the only hospital in the Quad Cities region to receive this prestigious award. The rating reflects our ability to consistently help people achieve excellent results with low complication rates.
- Personalized care: Cardiac surgeons work with other heart team specialists when necessary to develop customized treatment plans. We use a broad range of tests, including advanced imaging studies, to meticulously plan your heart surgery. These efforts lead to efficient care tailored to your needs.
- Coordination: Heart surgeons and cardiologists combine their expertise to safely treat complex heart valve disease cases. We may use a hybrid minimally invasive surgical approach (catheterization) to implant a replacement valve. If catheterization doesn't go as planned, a surgeon can step in right away to help.
- Cardiac treatment unit: Before and after surgery, you receive care in a unit dedicated to heart patients. You stay in a spacious, private room that feels like home. Specially trained cardiac nurses monitor you and keep you comfortable. And your loved ones can wait in a spacious, comfortable waiting area while you are in surgery.
We perform some procedures using open-heart surgery. These offerings include:
- Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG): Surgeons transplant blood vessels from another part of the body into the heart. The new vessels create an alternate route (bypass) around clogged arteries.
- Valve repair or replacement: We repair damaged heart valves by loosening stiff tissue. If the valve can no longer do its job, we replace it with a valve made of donor tissue.
Thoracic Surgery
Our team of advanced heart experts encompasses the specialists and services of Cardiac Surgery Associates (CSA), a group committed to cardiovascular surgery excellence.
One thoracic surgeon is a staff member at the heart center, enabling more people to benefit from seamless care. Receiving an evaluation, surgery and follow-up care from the same doctor makes it easier for you to focus on healing. This allows us to provide the highest quality of care and the best possible patient experience right here at home for people with complex lung conditions here– no need to travel.
Thoracic surgery is a specialized field focused on surgical procedures for the organs within the chest, including the heart, lungs and esophagus. A thoracic surgeon performs a wide variety of surgeries, including:
- Lung cancer and esophageal cancer surgeries for patients facing these types of cancer
- Treatments for lung disease, esophageal disease, and emphysema
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Our experienced team creates individualized rehabilitation plans tailored to your medical needs and health goals. You receive the encouragement and support you need to succeed. And our team's close communication with your cardiologist helps you have a safe experience, even if your needs change.
First Pritikin ICR Program in the Quad Cities
Trinity is the first Pritikin Certified™ Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) program in the Quad Cities and among two in Illinois. Since 1975, the Pritikin ICR method has helped people recover from serious heart issues and lower their risk of complications. Pritikin ICR combines research with a personalized approach, so you maintain heart-healthy habits for life.
People completing our program are better able to manage their long-term heart health. You are less likely to need daily heart medications or additional procedures. Many insurance plans cover Pritikin ICR, making it easier to access gold-standard cardiac rehabilitation services.
Standard Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at Trinity
If you are not eligible for Pritikin ICR, you benefit from our standard cardiac rehabilitation program, which includes:
- Medically supervised exercise program tailored to your needs
- Information and support for living a heart-healthy lifestyle
- Careful attention from our team, giving you the best chances of meeting your goals
At UnityPoint Health – Trinity, our commitment to your long-term heart health includes a nationally recognized cardiac rehabilitation program. Completing this program offers results similar to medicine in reducing your risk of future heart problems.
Cardiac rehabilitation is a physician-ordered program that assists you in adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle. You may need cardiac rehabilitation if you are recovering from a heart-related hospitalization or procedure. Find out more about the cardiovascular diseases we treat.
At Trinity, our comprehensive approach can help you:
- Learn how to exercise to make your heart stronger
- Make a habit of preparing and eating healthy foods
- Manage stress in your daily life
- Gain a healthy mindset
After you complete cardiac rehab, Healthy for Life gives you opportunities to maintain your fitness and achieve new goals. Insurance does not cover this program, meaning you pay for it out of pocket.
This medically guided program includes access to exercise specialists for personalized tips and information about safe physical activities.
Heart to Heart Community Education Series
The Heart to Heart community education series offered by UnityPoint Health – Trinity has been developed with your heart health in mind. The series offers information about heart disease prevention and treatment as well as ways to live more heart healthy.
Watch our past classes below or watch from our YouTube playlist.
Trinity Heart Center Milestones
2024
An exciting first: UnityPoint Health is among some of the first health organizations in the country to use a new pulsed field ablation system to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib), which is one of the most treated heart rhythm disorders in the United States. Pulsed field ablation uses high-energy electrical pulses to ablate the heart tissue causing irregular heart rhythms without using excess heat or cold, which has the potential to damage surrounding tissue.
The first implant procedure for a new treatment for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is completed at UnityPoint Health – Bettendorf. The procedure is part of a new global study that will test the effectiveness of a new implant device for people with PAD, a common condition in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the arms and legs.
Trinity recognized nationally for heart care: UnityPoint Health® – Trinity Rock Island and Bettendorf receive the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award (two of only 262 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.)
2023
Trinity Heart Center celebrates the 250th person to receive a successful WATCHMAN™ device. WATCHMAN reduces the risk of blood clots, stroke and reliance on blood thinners for those with an irregular heartbeat. Trinity was the first healthcare provider in the region to offer WATCHMAN beginning in 2020. The Heart Center is also marking the 500th Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) patient to successfully receive this life-changing procedure in the Quad Cities.
UnityPoint Health® – Trinity Rock Island and Bettendorf receive the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award (two of only 262 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.)
2022
Trinity recognized nationally for heart care:
Rock Island Bettendorf are the only regional hospitals to receive American College of Cardiology’ National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Ches Pain™ MI Registry Performance Achievement Award.
Trinity is the only site in Illinois to earn the highest available 3-STAR TAVR rating for high-quality outcomes from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons/American College of Cardiology (STS/ACC TVT Registry).
Trinity Heart Center celebrates the 100th person to receive a successful WATHCMAN™ device to reduce the risk of blood clots, stroke and reliance on blood thinners for those with an irregular heartbeat, or AFib.
Trinity recognized nationally for heart care: UnityPoint Health® – Trinity Rock Island (Silver) and Bettendorf (Platinum) receive the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Performance Achievement Award.
2021
Trinity Bettendorf recognized nationally for heart care: American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award
2020
UnityPoint Health® – Trinity implants the Quad Cities first WATCHMAN device to reduce stroke risk. WATCHMAN is an approved alternative to long-term blood thinner therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Trinity Bettendorf recognized nationally for heart care: American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award
2018
Trinity's Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab (ICR) is the first of its kind in the Quad Cities and one of two in Illinois. Since 1975, Pritikin ICR has helped patients recover from heart issues and reduce complications by combining research with personalized care. This proactive approach offers a more comprehensive treatment plan than traditional rehab, addressing lifestyle changes to prevent and treat heart disease for patients in eastern Iowa and western Illinois.
2016
The first TAVR procedure was completed in February of 2016.
2015
UnityPoint Health – Trinity became the first in the Quad-Cities to offer the FDA-approved CardioMEMS HF heart failure monitoring system, reducing hospital admissions for heart failure. That same year, a new 90,000 square-foot Heart Center and Emergency Department opened at the Trinity Rock Island campus. The $61.3 million expansion, the largest in the facility’s history, improves patient safety, care coordination, and privacy while accommodating growing demand.
2013
Recipient of the 2013 Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care.
Recipient of the 2013 Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention.
2010
Trinity Heart Center best rated in the Quad-Cities by one of the leading independent health care rating organizations for Cardiac Care, Cardiac Surgery and Cardiac Interventional Procedures.
2009
Society of Thoracic Surgeons awards Trinity Heart Center with a three Star rating. Trinity Heart Center is best rated in the Quad-Cities by one of the leading independent health care rating organizations for Cardiac Surgery.
2008
Trinity Heart Center is ranked best in the Quad-Cities by one of the leading independent health care .
2007
Juan Bonilla, MD, performs Trinity's first minimally invasive heart valve surgery on Josh Witt of Davenport.
2004
Trinity’s surgeons collaborate with Loyola University's renowned heart program, one of the largest in the U.S. The 11 surgeons serving the Quad-Cities are part of Cardiac Surgery Associates (CSA), a leading group in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery. Together, they perform over 2,000 open-heart surgeries annually, with CSA surgeons completing 3,500 open-heart procedures and 4,000 vascular and thoracic cases each year. CSA is the largest group of its kind in Illinois and Iowa, and the fifth largest in the nation.
2003
Trinity’s Cardiac Cath Lab was one of the first in the nation to implant FDA-approved, drug-coated coronary stents. These cutting-edge stents, coated with Sirolimus, reduce tissue growth and help prevent blockages from reoccurring after angioplasty. This advancement minimizes the need for additional surgeries, offering more effective long-term treatment for patients with coronary artery disease.
2001
Helbert Acosta, MD, implanted the world's smallest dual-chamber pacemaker in a patient. The pacemaker, the Integrity Micro Autocapture Pacing System, is manufactured by St. Jude Medical. The 88-year-old patient who received the pacemaker suffered from Bradycardia, a slow heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute. The following month Friends of Trinity donated a state-of-the-art Ensite Non-Contact Cardiac mapping system to detect and treat irregular heart rhythms.
2001
Trinity is the first in the Quad-Cities to use the revolutionary new Symmetry Bypass System Aortic Connector, a sutureless device that connects veins to the aorta on patients who have open-heart coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). This procedure takes less time than traditional suturing, saving approximately five minutes per graft. This means less chance of trauma to the aorta and shorter operative times.
Trinity offers state-of-the-art Tran Myocardial Revascularization (TMR) Therapy, using a specialized carbon dioxide (CO2) laser to provide pain relief for patients with debilitating angina due to severe coronary artery disease.
2000
Construction was completed on Trinity's Heart Center, with the opening of the Center's state-of-the-art Medical Intensive Care unit. This spacious and comfortable unit allows patients to recover in a pleasant home-like setting.
1999
Trinity Heart Center opens, offering comprehensive cardiovascular services, including world-class open-heart surgery and interventional cardiology procedures. The Heart Center performed 230 open-heart procedures in its first year.