Heart Care - Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center

We offer a wide range of cardiac diagnostic services to the Northridge area. These tests help us evaluate your heart function, identify issues and create a treatment plan for conditions like heart disease. Our diagnostic tests include:

• Cardiac catheterization test, which checks for problems in the coronary arteries

• Echocardiogram (ECHO), which is a type of ultrasound that evaluates how your heart muscle and valves are working 

• Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG), which checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart 

• Electrophysiology study, which is used to help diagnose heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias)

• Nuclear imaging tests, which track how blood flows to help diagnose heart disease

• Radiographic tests (X-ray or CT), to create images of the internal heart structures

• Stress test, which monitors how your heart functions while exercising or under exertion 

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At Northridge Hospital Medical Center, we provide expert treatment for a wide range of common and complex heart and vascular conditions. Our specialists bring extensive experience to the care of problems such as: 

• Angina

• Aortic aneurysm

• Arrhythmias (heart rhythm disorders)

• Atherosclerosis 

• Atrial fibrillation

• Atrial flutter

• Aortic valve stenosis

• Cardiomyopathy

• Carotid artery disease

• Chest pain and angina

• Congenital heart disease

• Coronary artery disease

• Heart attack

• Heart failure

• Heart valve disease

• High cholesterol and triglycerides

• High blood pressure

• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

• Long QT syndrome

• Mitral valve prolapse

• Mitral valve regurgitation

• Mitral valve stenosis

• Pericarditis 

• Peripheral artery disease

• Pulmonary valve stenosis

• Renal artery stenosis

• Restrictive cardiomyopathy

• Stable angina

• Supraventricular tachycardia 

• Tricuspid valve abnormalities

• Ventricular tachycardia

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Our specialists have expertise in a comprehensive range of advanced heart and vascular procedures, which include, but are not limited to:

• Aortic aneurysm treatment
• Aortic valve replacement (AVR), including minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
• Cardioversion
• Carotid artery stenting
• Coronary angioplasty and stent placement
• Coronary artery bypass surgery
• Heart surgery
• Heart valve surgery
• Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) placement
• Mitral valve repair surgery
• Open heart surgery
• Pacemaker implantation
• Pacemaker or ICD replacement
• Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
• Ventricular assist device (VAD) surgery

Yes, Northridge Hospital Medical Center provides 24/7 care for cardiac emergencies from a highly trained, specialized team. We are a designated STEMI Receiving Center, meeting strict standards for heart attack treatment. 

A STEMI is a serious type of heart attack that happens when plaque buildup blocks blood flow to the heart. When EMS identifies a STEMI, they transport patients directly to our center for rapid, advanced treatment, helping reduce the risk of permanent heart damage.

Our specialists at Northridge Hospital Medical Center are highly skilled and have expertise in a comprehensive range of advanced heart and vascular procedures.

Your care team may include:

• Cardiologists

• Cardiac electrophysiologists

• Cardiothoracic surgeons

• Cardiac rehabilitation specialists

• Interventional cardiologists

• Radiologists and other imaging specialists

• Vascular surgeons

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). 

A review of your health history, lifestyle habits and recommended screenings can help you better understand your heart disease risk. You can also complete our online heart health questionnaire, which guides you through a few simple questions about your health history, lifestyle and risk factors. It provides personalized insights based on your responses and may help inform conversations with your health care provider about your potential heart disease risk and next steps in care.

Complete the heart health questionnaire

Heart disease happens when fatty deposits called plaque build up inside the coronary arteries of your heart. This buildup can reduce blood flow, which can result in common warning signs such as:

1. Chest discomfort

2. Fatigue or weakness

3. Irregular or rapid heartbeat

4. Shortness of breath

5. Swelling in the legs or feet

If you notice any of these symptoms, they may be signs of a heart attack, which is a life-threatening emergency. Call 911 right away and go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Find a heart care specialist

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

You can also use our Find a Doctor tool to find a primary care provider (PCP) or cardiologist who meets your health care needs.