Prairie Cardiovascular

Prairie Cardiovascular One of the Midwest's premier heart and vascular programs, combining forward-thinking innovation with compassionate care.

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐——๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐——๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ป'๐˜ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐——๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜The Mediterranean eating pattern reduces heart disease risk by up to 30%! Fo...
01/13/2026

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐——๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐——๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ป'๐˜ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐——๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜
The Mediterranean eating pattern reduces heart disease risk by up to 30%! Focus on olive oil, fish, nuts, whole grains, and colorful vegetables. It's not about restriction - it's about abundance of delicious, heart-protective foods. Try swapping butter for olive oil, snacking on nuts instead of chips, and eating fish twice weekly. Delicious prevention!

HSHS Medical Group is excited to welcome Megan Land, APRN, to Prairie Cardiovascular at 3 St. Elizabeth Blvd., Oโ€™Fallon,...
01/12/2026

HSHS Medical Group is excited to welcome Megan Land, APRN, to Prairie Cardiovascular at 3 St. Elizabeth Blvd., Oโ€™Fallon, Illinois! Megan specializes in cardiology and provides compassionate, evidence-based care. Her commitment to patient education and empowerment ensures every patient feels heard and supported. We look forward to the positive impact she will make in our community. Please join us in welcoming Megan to the Oโ€™Fallon area! Call 618-233-6044 for an appointment or visit hshs.org/heart.

๐Ÿฑ ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜-๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—น๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—”๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜†  ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธRing in the new year with promises your heart will thank you for! Skip t...
01/01/2026

๐Ÿฑ ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜-๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—น๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—”๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ
Ring in the new year with promises your heart will thank you for! Skip the extreme diets and try these sustainable changes: swap white rice for quinoa, take the stairs when possible, practice five minutes of daily meditation, prioritize 7-8 hours of sleep, and schedule your annual heart screening. Small steps, lasting impact. What's your heart-healthy goal this year?

Quality sleep is cardiac medicine! Less than 6 hours nightly increases heart disease risk by 20%. During sleep, your hea...
12/31/2025

Quality sleep is cardiac medicine! Less than 6 hours nightly increases heart disease risk by 20%. During sleep, your heart rate and blood pressure naturally drop, giving your cardiovascular system essential recovery time. Create a sleep sanctuary: cool, dark room, no screens 1 hour before bed, consistent bedtime, and limit caffeine after 2 PM.

Family history of heart disease, especially before age 55 in men or 65 in women, increases your risk. But genetics aren'...
12/23/2025

Family history of heart disease, especially before age 55 in men or 65 in women, increases your risk. But genetics aren't destiny! Knowing your history helps you and your doctor create a prevention plan. Ask relatives about heart attacks, strokes, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Early screening and lifestyle changes can overcome genetic predisposition.

Prairie Cardiovascular is excited to   Dr. Prasad V.N. Kandula, a  -certified, invasive and general  , to the team at Pr...
12/15/2025

Prairie Cardiovascular is excited to Dr. Prasad V.N. Kandula, a -certified, invasive and general , to the team at Prairie Cardiovascular-O'Fallon at 3 St. Elizabeth Blvd., in ! Dr. Kandula brings years of expertise and a compassionate approach to . He is committed to helping patients achieve healthier, happier lives. Join us in welcoming Dr. Kandula to our community. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Kandula today by calling 618-233-6044 or online at hshs.org/heart!

๐™๐™๐™š ๐™Ž๐™ž๐™ก๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ ๐™‰๐™ช๐™ข๐™—๐™š๐™ง๐™จ ๐™๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™Ž๐™ฅ๐™š๐™–๐™  ๐™‘๐™ค๐™ก๐™ช๐™ข๐™š๐™จ ๐˜ผ๐™—๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฉ ๐™”๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™ƒ๐™š๐™–๐™ง๐™ฉ ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿซ€  under 120/80 is ideal, but nearly half of adults have high BP...
11/25/2025

๐™๐™๐™š ๐™Ž๐™ž๐™ก๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ ๐™‰๐™ช๐™ข๐™—๐™š๐™ง๐™จ ๐™๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™Ž๐™ฅ๐™š๐™–๐™  ๐™‘๐™ค๐™ก๐™ช๐™ข๐™š๐™จ ๐˜ผ๐™—๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฉ ๐™”๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™ƒ๐™š๐™–๐™ง๐™ฉ ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿซ€
under 120/80 is ideal, but nearly half of adults have high BP without knowing it. Home monitoring helps track patterns your needs to see. Check at the same time daily, avoid beforehand, and keep a log. Regular monitoring, , and medication when needed can prevent , , and . hshs.org/heart

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ-๐Œ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ญ๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ค๐Ÿ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐‹๐จ๐ฏ๐ž ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸฅฃStart your day right with this cardio-protective combo: steel-cut oats + ...
11/10/2025

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ-๐Œ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ญ๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ค๐Ÿ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐‹๐จ๐ฏ๐ž ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿฅฃ
Start your day right with this cardio-protective combo: steel-cut oats + fresh berries + chopped walnuts + a drizzle of honey. This powerhouse delivers omega-3s, , and that support healthy cholesterol levels and .
: prep overnight oats on Sunday for grab-and-go convenience all week!

Prairie Cardiovascular and   proudly welcomes SirJohn D. Thomas, APRN, to our team at 619 E. Mason St.,  ,  . With advan...
11/07/2025

Prairie Cardiovascular and proudly welcomes SirJohn D. Thomas, APRN, to our team at 619 E. Mason St., , . With advanced expertise in and a strong background in and critical care nursing, Thomas is dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care. We are excited for the positive impact he will bring to our patients and family! To schedule an appointment, visit hshs.org/heart or call 217-774-4400.

What is cardiac ablation?Cardiac ablation uses energy to block irregular electrical signals and restore a typical heartb...
09/30/2025

What is cardiac ablation?

Cardiac ablation uses energy to block irregular electrical signals and restore a typical heartbeat. The procedure is used to correct heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), such as AFib.

If you're experiencing symptoms or have concerns about your heart, donโ€™t wait to seek care. Act now: https://www.hshs.org/heart/services/rhythm.

Happy World Heart Day from Prairie Cardiovascularโค๏ธDid you know cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for...
09/29/2025

Happy World Heart Day from Prairie Cardiovascularโค๏ธ

Did you know cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States? Taking care of your heart today can make a lifetime of difference. Simple steps like staying active, eating a balanced diet, managing stress, and keeping up with regular check-ups can help keep your heart healthy.

Learn more at https://www.hshs.org/heart/services/general

09/26/2025

Dr. Bharath "Raj" Rajagopalan shares about Atrial fibrillation, A-Fib, and its common symptoms, risk factors and treatment options. If you're experiencing symptoms or have concerns about your heart, donโ€™t wait to seek care. During , take the opportunity to learn more and act now: https://www.hshs.org/heart/services/rhythm.

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The patient is at the heart of what we do.

In 1982, when Dr. James Dove founded Prairie Cardiovascular in Springfield, Illinois, it was his intention to deliver state-of-the-art heart care to patients while still providing them compassionate, personal care. He succeeded in establishing that platform of excellence for Prairie. That intention can be seen through the actions of the more than 70 board certified physicians and 48 clinic sites in Illinois.