Heart Care - Dignity Health - St. John's Regional Medical Center

Our heart and vascular specialists are here to serve you with a range of diagnostic, interventional and surgical treatment options, including:

• Aortic valve replacement surgery

• Cardiac rehabilitation

• Cardiac rhythm devices, such as a leadless pacemaker

• Catheter ablation

• Coronary angioplasty

• Coronary artery bypass surgery

• Coronary stents

• Cryoablation

• Treatment for heart rhythm problems

• Emergency care for stroke and heart concerns

• Heart bypass surgery

• Heart surgery

• Heart valve surgery

• Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (T-ICD) placement

• Maze procedure

• Minimally invasive cardiovascular surgery

• Mitral valve replacement surgery

• Radiology and imaging services for early detection and screening

• Robot-assisted surgery

• Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)

• Ventricular assist device (VAD) placement 

• Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)

We treat a variety of common and complex heart and vascular conditions. Our specialists are highly experienced in caring for problems such as:

• Angina

• Aortic aneurysm

• Arrhythmias

• Atrial fibrillation

• Atherosclerosis

• Cardiac arrest

• Cardiomyopathy

• Carotid artery disease

• Chronic total occlusions

• Congenital heart disease

• Coronary artery disease

• Endocarditis

• Heart attack

• Heart failure

• Heart valve disease

• High blood pressure

• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

• Pericarditis

• Peripheral artery disease (PAD)

• Renal artery stenosis

• Venous problems, such as varicose veins

At St. John’s Regional Medical Center, we use advanced cardiovascular imaging techniques to help diagnose heart problems and vascular conditions, including:

• Calcium scoring

• Cardiac MRI

• Coronary artery CT scans

• Echocardiography

• Nuclear cardiology

• Stress testing

Yes, at St. John's Regional Medical Center, we provide 24/7 care for cardiac emergencies from a highly trained, specialized team. We are a designated STEMI Receiving Center, meeting strict standards set by Ventura County Emergency Medical Services (EMS). 

STEMI, a serious type of heart attack, 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.

Your heart and vascular care team may include one or more specialists depending on your needs. Our skilled team focuses on building relationships with you and your family to support your long-term health.

Your care team may include:

• Cardiac electrophysiologists

• Cardiac rehabilitation specialists

• Cardiologists

• Cardiothoracic surgeons

• Interventional cardiologists

• Radiologists and other imaging specialists

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 get started by completing our online heart health questionnaire. It offers a simple way to explore your potential risk factors by answering a few questions about your health history and lifestyle. You’ll receive personalized insights designed to support conversations with your health care provider about heart health and preventive care.

Take our heart health questionnaire

Stroke risk can be better understood by looking at your personal health history and lifestyle factors. Our online stroke health questionnaire asks a few short questions and provides personalized insights that can help inform a discussion with your health care provider about your stroke risk.

Take our stroke health questionnaire

Yes, St. John’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Services provide comprehensive support for stroke recovery. Our program helps patients begin the rehabilitation phase following a stroke, focusing on regaining strength, movement and independence. Patients and families play an active role in developing and carrying out a personalized treatment plan tailored to individual recovery goals.

Yes, we have a dedicated Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Center at St. John’s Regional Medical Center. Our specialists create individualized cardiac rehabilitation exercise and educational programs for individuals who have had a recent heart attack, heart surgery or have experienced other cardiovascular incidents.

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

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