Ventana Health Center – Conditions Treated

Heart valve disease
Occurs when one or more of the heart's valves don't work properly, which can impact blood flow and strain the heart

Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a hardening of your arteries from plaque building up gradually inside them. Plaque consists of fat, cholesterol and other substances. This plaque buildup limits blood flow. You may not have symptoms of atherosclerosis until you have complications like a heart attack or stroke.

Heart attack
Occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked, preventing the heart from getting enough oxygen.

Carotid artery disease
Occurs when fatty deposits, called plaques, clog the blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain and head

Coronary artery disease
A common type of heart disease that reduces blood flow to the heart muscle. It occurs when plaque, a buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances, builds up in the coronary arteries, which are the main blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. This buildup narrows the arteries, which can block blood flow and prevent oxygen-rich blood from reaching the heart. 

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease that causes your heart muscle to enlarge (hypertrophy). Most people who have it can have a normal life, but it can be serious for some people. If this is the case for you, there are several treatment options.

Coronary artery fistula
Unusual connection to another blood vessel or part of your heart

Peripheral artery disease
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is an accumulation of plaque (fats and cholesterol) in the arteries in your legs or arms. This makes it harder for your blood to carry oxygen and nutrients to the tissues in those areas. PAD is a long-term disease, but you can improve it by exercising, eating less fat and giving up tobacco products.

Chronic venous (vein) disease

Aortic valve stenosis
Aortic valve stenosis (or aortic stenosis) happens when the aortic valve in your heart becomes narrowed or blocked. This interferes with the normal blood flow out of your heart, causing heart damage, major health problems and even death.

Thromboembolic disease
Blood clots

Aneurysm
An aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of an artery. Aneurysms form when there’s a weak area in the artery wall. Untreated aneurysms can burst open, leading to internal bleeding. They can also cause blood clots that block the flow of blood in your artery. Depending on the location of the aneurysm, a rupture or clot can be life-threatening.

Atrial septal defect
An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect that involves a hole in the atrial septum. This is the muscular wall that separates the two upper chambers (atria) of the heart. Small ASDs usually don’t need treatment. Larger ones may require percutaneous (nonsurgical) repair or surgery to lower the risk of serious complications.

Ventricular septal defect
A ventricular septal defect is a hole in the wall that separates the lower chambers of your heart. When this hole is large enough, the amount of blood leaking between the chambers can cause permanent damage to your heart and lungs and increase the risk of heart infections. Most VSDs don’t cause symptoms and close on their own by age 6.

Atrial fibrillation
This is an irregular, fast heart rhythm in the upper chambers of the heart.

Bradycardia
This is a heartbeat that is too slow.

Tachycardia
This is a heartbeat that is too fast.

Ventricular tachycardia
This is a dangerous type of very fast heartbeat.

Supraventricular tachycardia
This is a sudden, very fast heartbeat from the top chambers of the heart

Ventricular fibrillation
This is a dangerous fluttering of the heart muscle that doesn’t let the heart pump blood. This condition can be fatal.

Sudden cardiac arrest
This is when the heart suddenly stops beating.

Long QT syndrome
This is a disorder of the heart that can cause sudden arrhythmias.

Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome
This is a condition that may cause episodes of a fast heartbeat due to an extra electrical pathway in the heart.

Other arrhythmias
Arrhythmias can be caused by pregnancy, medicine interactions, or metabolic problems.