Heart and vascular care
Our dedicated team of heart and vascular specialists is here for you, offering expert cardiovascular care close to home.
Advanced heart and vascular care in Las Vegas and Henderson, NV
Your heart is in caring, skilled hands at Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican hospitals, where you can expect to receive the personalized treatment you and your loved ones deserve. Built on a philosophy of care that focuses on your health, we’re committed to the well-being of every patient who walks through our doors.
Our cardiologists and vascular specialists specialize in the prevention, treatment, and management of a wide range of heart and blood vessel conditions. You can expect to receive the effective and customized treatment you need when you visit our team. From diagnostic tests to minimally invasive procedures, medication, to surgery and cardiac rehabilitation, we provide it all.
Nationally recognized heart care at St. Rose Dominican Hospitals
The Siena and San Martin Campuses were awarded the Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI by the American College of Cardiology, based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff's ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.
Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Siena and San Martin Campuses received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ Myocardial Infarction Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award; they are two of only 80 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes Siena and San Martin Hospital's commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients.
The St. Rose Dominican Hospitals were recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to quality care for heart attacks.
- Siena Campus was recognized by the American Heart Association for achieving the Get With the Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Center - Gold award.
- San Martin Campus was recognized by the American Heart Association for achieving the Get with the Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Center - Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Award.
Heart Conditions
Your heart is a complex organ with many parts that can be affected by disease or injury. In a normal heart, blood moves through four heart chambers separated by muscular walls and heart valves. The heart takes in oxygen-depleted blood through the veins and sends it to the lungs to pick up the oxygen it needs. The oxygen-rich blood then flows from the lungs to the heart, where it is pumped out to the body through arteries. In general, a heart condition can affect any part of the organ, from the arteries, to the valves, to the electrical system that controls your heart.
Heart Conditions Include:
- Angina
- Aortic valve stenosis
- Atrial fibrillation
- Carotid artery disease
- Cardiac arrest
- Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Heart attack
- Heart valve disease
- High blood pressure
- Sudden cardiac arrest (SAC)
- Thoracic aortic aneurysms
- Ventricular arrhythmia
Call 911 if you or someone you are with is having a life-threatening emergency. Learn about Applying Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Vascular Conditions
Vascular conditions include diseases and disorders of the circulatory system; they affect your veins, arteries, and other blood vessels. Vascular specialists, such as vascular surgeons, treat these conditions. Some vascular conditions, such as spider veins, pose no real medical threat. Others, such as a blood clot, are life threatening.
Some vascular conditions are chronic, developing over a long time and requiring ongoing treatment. Others are acute. They come on quickly and may clear up just as quickly with treatment.
Because of the many cardiology conditions known to affect blood vessels, the symptoms and signs of vascular conditions range from mild fatigue and pain to trouble breathing. They also depend on the specific veins or arteries involved. “Systemic” vascular conditions affect your entire vascular system. Inflammation of the blood vessels, or vasculitis, is one example.
Vascular Conditions Include:
Cardiovascular treatments
If you have a heart condition, there are many treatment options available at Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican hospitals to help reduce your symptoms and improve your heart’s function. Doctors recommend cardiovascular treatments to treat a variety of heart problems.
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Cardiovascular Diagnostic Procedures
The St. Rose Dominican heart team consists of various cardiology specialists who work together to manage your care. Our sophisticated imaging equipment allows us to make an accurate diagnosis, which we use to create an effective treatment plan for you.
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Interventional Procedures
If you have a heart condition that requires surgical treatment, you may be a candidate for an interventional procedure instead of open heart surgery. Many heart treatments may be performed through Cardiac Catheterization, a minimally invasive catheter-based diagnostic and interventional imaging for cardiovascular conditions.
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Cardiac Surgical Procedures
The surgical services for heart conditions offered at St. Rose Dominican include minimally invasive procedures, along with traditional surgeries.
Surgical Procedures
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Heart care doesn't end with a procedure or surgery. Cardiac Rehabilitation, in varying degrees of intensity, is crucial to a full recovery. St. Rose Dominican Hospital's cardiac rehabilitation team works closely with patients to develop a tailored rehabilitation program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Heart conditions can be caused by a variety of factors, from inherited genes to lifestyle choices. For the most common types of conditions, risk factors include age, family history, poor diet, smoking, and lack of regular physical activity.
Treatment and prevention strategies for heart conditions include repairing any structural problems, slowing the progression of chronic heart disease, and taking steps to prevent certain types of heart disease from developing.
Vascular conditions can be caused by structural problems with the blood vessels, genetic abnormalities, and many other medical conditions. A family history of certain diseases may put you at higher risk for developing a vascular disease. Lifestyle choices such smoking can also raise your risk.
The prevention and treatment of any vascular condition depends on your overall health and the severity of the condition. Treatment can slow the progression of the disease, relieve symptoms, or stop complications of the disease or the condition.
Some vascular conditions may be preventable by making heart-healthy lifestyle choices that include quitting smoking and engaging in regular exercise.
Atrial fibrillation (or Afib) is a type of heart arrhythmia, or abnormal or irregular heartbeat. Some people describe atrial fibrillation as a quivering heart because it feels like your heart is fluttering in your chest. The cause of Afib is damage to the heart’s electrical system, which causes the irregular heartbeats.
A healthy diet and exercise are essential for heart health. In addition to keeping an eye on your blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure numbers, maintain a healthy weight and don't smoke. Talk to your Primary Care Physician about what you can do to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Locations
Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus
The Siena hospital serves as a hub for many of St. Rose’s tertiary services and has received numerous awards and recognized for its quality care.
Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican, San Martin Campus
Located in southwest Las Vegas, the San Martin hospital has received numerous awards and recognition for its quality care.
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We take your heart health to heart. Our team of cardiovascular experts are here for you to help you reach your heart health goals.
