Dignity Health Medical Group Cardiovascular Clinic

At Dignity Health Medical Group Cardiovascular Clinic, our cardiologists treat conditions affecting the cardiovascular system, including:

• Abdominal aortic aneurysms

• Adult congenital heart disease

• Aneurysms

• Arrhythmias

• Atherosclerosis

• Atrial fibrillation

• Cardiac arrest

• Cardiomegaly/cardiomyopathy

• Carotid artery disease (CAD)

• Congestive heart failure (CHF)

• Dissections

• Heart attack

• Heart conditions in women, including high-risk pregnancies

• Heart valve disease

• High blood pressure

• Occlusions

• Pericarditis

• Pericardial effusion

• Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)

• Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

• Stroke

We use several technologies to evaluate your heart function, including:

• Cardiac catheterization

• Cardiac event monitoring

• Cardiac stress testing

• Coronary computed tomography angiography (coronary CTA)

• Echocardiogram

• Tilt-table testing

• Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)

• Ultrasound (abdominal aortic, carotid, intravascular, venous and arterial)

Our team uses the latest techniques available to treat structural heart problems and vascular heart disease, such as:

• Alcohol septal ablation

• Atrial septal defect (ASD)/patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure

• Left atrial appendage closure

• Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI)

• Peripheral vascular interventions (PVI)

• Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)

• Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair of mitral valve (TEER) and tricuspid valve

• Ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure

Heart disease is a buildup of fatty deposits, called plaque, in your heart’s arteries. Plaque buildup can block blood flow to your heart. Symptoms may include:

• Chest pain or discomfort

• Shortness of breath

• Swelling in the legs or feet

• Unexplained fatigue

• Irregular heartbeat

Make an appointment with a cardiologist if you’re experiencing symptoms or have a history of heart disease. If you need emergency care, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

In many cases, yes. Some insurance plans allow you to schedule directly with a cardiology clinic. Others may require a referral from your primary care doctor. If you’re unsure, our care team can help you understand the next steps.

Here are some ways to protect your heart and lower your risk for heart disease:

• Adopt a heart-healthy diet

• Manage stress effectively

• Engage in regular physical activity

• Avoid smoking

• Keep cholesterol levels in check

• Maintain healthy blood pressure

You can also attend educational heart care seminars offered by Chandler Regional Medical Center to learn more about living a heart-healthy lifestyle.