by Mariah Carnahan | Mar 4, 2021 | Cardiology, Services
Cardiology Cardiac Care at Vista Health System focuses on the functions and disorders of the heart and its connected circulatory system. According to the American Heart Association, 84 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of cardiovascular (heart) disease,...
by Mariah Carnahan | Jan 14, 2022 | Cardiology
Cardiac Calcium Scoring Screenings This screening is performed using a 64-slice CT scanner. The patient undergoes a simple scan of the arteries surrounding the heart. No injections, stress tests or medication necessary. The test evaluates the calcium buildup in the...
by Mariah Carnahan | Jan 17, 2022 | Cardiology
Cardiac Catheterization In a cardiac catheterization procedure, a small, hollow tube is inserted into a blood vessel. Once inserted, a number of procedures can be performed through the catheter, including measuring the pressure within the heart’s chambers, collecting...
by Mariah Carnahan | Jan 17, 2022 | Cardiology
Cardiac Surgery Cardiothoracic Surgery Cardiothoracic surgery treats diseases of the heart and lungs. These vital surgeries are performed at Vista Medical Center East by Vista’s trained cardiac team, offering you specialized care for your heart right in your...
by Mariah Carnahan | Jan 17, 2022 | Cardiology
Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab Program If you’ve been diagnosed with a heart-related condition, your doctor may decide to prescribe treatment to help strengthen your heart, reduce risk factors, inform you about healthy nutrition and safety precautions as you return home, and...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 8, 2021 | Cardiology
Congestive Heart Failure What is Heart Failure? Heart failure is when the heart can’t keep up with its workload to meet the body’s needs for blood and oxygen. If the heart muscle is unable to pump enough blood, it can’t supply the cells with enough blood. This results...
