Heart Care - Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center

At Mercy San Juan Medical Center, we understand the importance of a healthy heart. Our dedicated team of specialists offers personalized, compassionate care, utilizing the latest treatments and technologies available to help protect your heart health. Our comprehensive services include:

• Cardiovascular rehabilitation

• Diagnostic procedures, including angiogram, ankle brachial index test, cardiac catheterization, MRI of the heart, cardiac stress testing, computed tomography (CT), cardiac CT angiography (CCTA), echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, strain imaging (oncology-focused echocardiograms), electrocardiogram and nuclear medicine scans

• Interventional procedures, including coronary angioplasty, coronary stents, interventional abdominal and thoracic aneurysm repair, pacemaker and defibrillator implants, peripheral angioplasty, peripheral arterial and venous thrombolysis, thrombolytic therapy and carotid stenting

• Surgical procedures, including cardiac surgery, carotid endarterectomy, coronary artery bypass surgery, aneurysm repair, peripheral bypass surgery and valve procedures

• Peripheral artery disease rehabilitation

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At Mercy San Juan Medical Center, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive care for your cardiovascular health. Our team uses advanced diagnostic and treatment methods to address a variety of heart-related issues. We diagnose and treat a range of heart conditions, including:

• Aneurysms, including aortic, abdominal aortic, thoracic aortic and brain aneurysms

• Angina

• Arrhythmia

• Atherosclerosis

• Blood clots

• Cardiac arrest

• Cardiomyopathy

• Carotid artery disease

• Congenital heart disease

• Coronary artery disease

• Heart attack

• Heart failure

• Heart valve disease

• High blood pressure

• Pericardial effusion

• Pericarditis

• Peripheral artery disease

• Stroke

• Transient ischemic attack (TIA)

• Vasculitis

• Venous insufficiency

• Ventricular tachycardia

Find a cardiologist

Knowing your heart disease risk can help you take steps to support your heart health. Start with your primary care provider for an initial assessment. They may evaluate factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, smoking history and family history, and suggest tests like blood pressure checks, cholesterol screenings or an electrocardiogram (EKG). 

You can also complete our online heart health questionnaire. Answer a few questions about your health history and lifestyle to receive personalized insights about your potential risk factors. These insights are designed to support conversations with your health care provider about heart health and preventive care.

Take our heart health questionnaire

Some symptoms listed below may be signs of heart disease or another serious medical condition. If you think you may be experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.

Common heart disease warning signs can differ between men and women. For men, common warning signs include:

• Chest pain

• Fatigue or weakness

• Irregular or rapid heartbeat

• Shortness of breath

• Swelling in the legs or feet

For women, common warning signs include:

• Abdominal pain or heartburn

• Nausea

• Pain in the neck, jaw, shoulder or upper back

• Shortness of breath

• Sweating and dizziness

• Unusual fatigue

You can take steps to protect your heart and even help prevent heart disease by looking out for warning signs and making simple, positive lifestyle changes. If you experience any symptoms of heart disease, consult a cardiologist or seek emergency care immediately for life-threatening symptoms.

Many major health insurance plans cover heart services, including office visits, diagnostic testing and ongoing treatment. Coverage can vary based on your plan, provider network and whether a referral is required. Our staff can help verify insurance coverage, explain benefits and answer questions before your appointment, so you can focus on your care.

In many cases, yes. Some insurance plans allow you to schedule directly with a cardiology clinic. Others may require a referral from your doctor. If you’re unsure, check with your primary care provider (PCP).

Call us at (916) 245-8193 for a referral to a Dignity Health Heart and Vascular Institute of Greater Sacramento specialist or use our Find a Doctor tool to find a cardiologist or PCP.

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