Respiratory Therapy

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Heart disease and stroke are among the leading causes of death in South Dakota and the nation. Accurate and early diagnosis of heart and lung problems can lead to improved quality of life.

HRMC's respiratory therapy department provides a variety of heart and lung diagnostic testing, as well as therapies to improve breathing and reduce effects of chronic lung disorders. Some of the cardiac, pulmonary and other services provided include:

Cardiac stress testing (exercise and nonexercised)
Exercise echocardiograms (ECG)
Baseline lung function testing (PFT)
Lung diffusion testing
Holter monitoring
Electroencephalograms (EEG)
Sleep studies

Whether you need outpatient testing to determine the cause of your breathing or heart discomfort or you need testing or therapy during your stay at in the hospital, HRMC's respiratory therapy team provides caring support and treatment.

For more information on respiratory therapy and testing, please either consult your health care provider or call HRMC's respiratory therapy department at (605) 353-6212. To schedule an appointment, call our central scheduling department at (605) 353-6334.