Cardiovascular disease is a leading killer of men and women worldwide. The diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease is the focus of the San Diego Heart Institute (SDHI). Physicians associated with SDHI provide a wide range of invasive and non-invasive services. Invasive services provided include:

• open heart bypass surgery
• minimally invasive bypass surgery
• pacemaker implantation
• automatic defibrillator implantation
• diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterizatioc
• coronary angioplasty
• Bloodless* Medicine Options.

Having performed thousands of open heart surgeries, diagnostic and therapeutic catheterizations, and equipped with some of the most sophisticated cardiovascular technology available, you can be assured of our experience in and commitment to the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

SDHI practices a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of heart patients, and is dedicated to providing technically advanced medicine in a nurturing environment. We never forget that you, the patient, are the most important part of the recovery team.

Diagnostic Services

A wide range of diagnostic procedures is available, including ambulatory blood pressure and arrhythmia monitoring, cardiac imaging services, echocardiography, radioisotope imaging, electrocardiograms, exercise and stress testing, and pacemaker monitoring. Many of these tests may be performed on an outpatient basis.

Advanced Treatment Options

Many patients may benefit from a combination of medication, diet and lifestyle changes and not require surgery, while others may be candidates for advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques. We will discuss your medical options with you and make sure you play an active role in deciding your future treatment.

In some cases, cardiovascular surgery may ultimately be the best solution. SDHI is equipped with advanced cardiovascular surgical technology. Our cardiovascular surgical teams are highly trained specialists and possess years of experience working together in coronary bypass surgery, valve repair or replacement, and pacemaker implantations.

For More Information

SDHI offers a physician referral service, free of charge, to help you find a cardiologist who meets your needs.

For a physician referral, or for more information, please call us: 1-888-76-HEART. e-mail: leticia.ramirez@tenethealth.com

*”Bloodless” means medical or surgical treatment without the use of banked (stored) allogenic blood or primary blood components. Blood loss often occurs during surgery. A bloodless program endeavors to minimize blood loss by utilizing special blood conservation.