Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants

Prairie Cardiovascular and HSHS Medical Group welcome Meredith Flamm, PA-C, to Prairie Cardiovascular-Carbondale at 409 West Oak St.

Flamm specializes in general cardiology, helping you manage conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart failure and heart rhythm concerns. Whether you need ongoing heart care or are seeing a cardiologist for the first time, she is ready to support you.

A Southern Illinois native, Flamm earned her physician assistant training at SIU School of Medicine. She believes the best care starts with listening, building trust and helping you understand your heart health, so you feel confident in every decision.

Experienced cardiology care is now available close to home in Carbondale. To find out more about Prairie Cardiovascular-Carbondale, visit hshs.org/heart.

What is Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)?

AFib is the most common type of heart arrhythmia, when the heart beats irregularly, disrupting the flow of blood between the upper and lower chambers. Left untreated, AFib can lead to stroke or heart failure.

If you're experiencing symptoms or have concerns about your heart, don’t wait to seek care. During , take the opportunity to learn more and act now: https://www.hshs.org/heart/services/rhythm.