Heart Care - Dignity Health - Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital

At Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, we understand the importance of a healthy heart. Our dedicated team of specialists offers personalized, compassionate care, utilizing advanced technologies to help protect your heart health. Our comprehensive services include:

• Advanced treatment for valve disease, including minimally invasive valve surgery

• Catheter ablation and cardiac catheterization

• Cardiovascular rehabilitation

• Diagnostic procedures, including echocardiograms (heart ultrasound), cardiac stress testing and electrophysiology studies

• Heart disease prevention and treatment education

• Peripheral artery disease diagnosis, intervention and rehabilitation

• Permanent pacemaker and defibrillator implants

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At Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, 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 conditions, including:

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

• Angina

• Arrhythmias

• Atherosclerosis

• Atrial fibrillation (Afib)

• 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

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Heart disease warning signs can differ between men and women. Common warning signs in men may include:

• Chest pain

• Fatigue or weakness

• Irregular or rapid heartbeat

• Shortness of breath

• Swelling in the legs or feet

Common warning signs in women may include:

• Abdominal pain or heartburn

• Nausea

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

• Shortness of breath

• Sweating and dizziness

• Unusual fatigue

Both men and women may experience any of these symptoms. You can take steps to protect your heart and help prevent heart disease by looking out for warning signs and making simple, positive lifestyle changes. If you think you may be having a heart attack or are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.

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 to help you understand your potential risk factors. It provides information based on your responses and can help inform a discussion with your health care provider about whether additional screening may be appropriate.

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Many major health insurance plans cover heart services, including care 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 procedure, 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, please check with your primary care provider (PCP).

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