The Copeland, Forbes and Rossi Cardiac Care Center - Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center

We offer referrals for heart care and treat patients for a wide variety of heart conditions, including but not limited to:

• Arrhythmias

• Atherosclerosis

• Congenital heart disease

• Coronary artery disease

• Endocarditis

• Heart attack

• Heart failure

• Heart valve disease

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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

• Cardiologists

• Cardiothoracic surgeons

• Cardiac rehabilitation specialists

• 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 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

Small choices can make a big difference in your heart health. Lifestyle changes you can make today that can improve your health and lower your risk for cardiovascular disease include:

• Controlling high blood pressure

• Controlling your cholesterol

• Eating right and maintaining a healthy weight

• Getting regular exercise

• Not smoking

• Reducing stress

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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