Who Does Your Heart Beat For?
The cardiac experts at the Heart and Vascular Institute wants your heart to keep beating strong for your loved ones.
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center offers cutting-edge preventative care and cardiovascular diagnostic and treatment services. We are proud to be an Accredited Chest Pain Center from the American College of Cardiology, a recognition given to hospitals that have achieved a high level of expertise in dealing with patients who arrive with symptoms of a heart attack.
Heart and Vascular Institute
500 W. Thomas Road, Suite 850
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
Phone: (602) 406-1150
Fax: (602) 406-1159
Our cardiac specialists collaborate with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to ensure you receive the most comprehensive and convenient care possible.
St. Joseph’s state-of-the-art Heart & Vascular Institute includes:
Our advanced heart failure team specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiomyopathy with medication, necessary devices, and surgery. We offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment services for end stage systolic heart failure/cardiomyopathy. Our team—which includes specialists in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Medicine, Palliative Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care, Pharmacy, Nephrology, Infectious Disease, Social Work—will work with you to determine the best course of treatment for your condition. Our state-of-the-art facilities allow us to offer both medical and surgical treatment options for our patients.
Cardiovascular diseases include conditions of the heart and blood vessels. You may be born with a congenital heart defect or develop heart disease over time. From the first warning signs of a heart attack to the final stages of congestive heart failure, our dedicated cardiovascular healthcare professionals are here for you.
St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center's comprehensive cardiac services include the diagnosis of irregular heartbeats and arrhythmia treatments. The equipment and technology in our electrophysiology lab allows the electrophysiology team to better identify and treat arrhythmia. Our doctors are recognized among Phoenix area "Top Docs" for treating complex arrhythmia disorders such as atrial fibrillation, supraventricular arrhythmias, and ventricular tachycardia.
In a normal heart, all four chambers work together to pump blood throughout the body. Blood is pumped through the chambers using your heart’s electrical system. But when your heart’s electrical system is damaged or weak, your heart can slow down, speed up or lose coordination. This is a condition called arrhythmia. Irregular heartbeat and arrhythmia can be caused by a number of factors. But unusual and persistent heartbeat irregularity can be a sign of a very serious heart condition.
Atrial fibrillation (also called Afib) is a type of irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia. With atrial fibrillation, the electrical signals in your heart short circuit. This results in a chaotic, rapid heart rate. When the atria (the two upper chambers of the heart) do not contract effectively, the blood may pool and/or clot. If a blood clot becomes lodged in an artery in the brain, a stroke may occur.
Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation include:
Irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia can be a result of several other problems or conditions. The most common include:
If you are suffering from arrhythmia your doctor will determine the best course of treatment for you. There are many surgical and non-surgical treatments available such as:
St Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is pleased to participate in two studies:
