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We understand that heart health is crucial to living a long and healthy life, which is why we are committed to providing the highest quality cardiology services to our patients. Our team of experienced cardiologists and clinical staff is dedicated to providing personalized care to every patient. Whether you require preventive care, diagnostic testing, or advanced treatment options, we are here to meet your needs. Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology allow us to provide the most comprehensive and advanced cardiology services available.

General & Preventive Cardiac Care

At Valley our cardiology team manages and treats risk factors and cardiac conditions including the following:

VMC's cardiac care includes the following diagnostic and preventive services:

Treadmill testing
Echocardiography
Holter-event monitoring
Nuclear medicine studies
24-hour acute chest pain evaluation

Interventional Cardiology: Cardiac Catheterization

From evaluation to life-saving procedures, when patients need us most, we’re right here with state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs. Some types of heart disease improve with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures to open blocked vessels in the heart and restore blood flow. PCI is now considered the gold standard of care for an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). Procedures can include the following, including transradial access (procedures done through an artery in the wrist for quicker recovery and patient comfort):

Cardiac Catheterization, including (transradial access)
Angioplasty and stents
Intravascular ultrasound
Instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR) measurement
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
Thrombus aspiration

Cardiac Arrhythmia Service (Electrophysiology)

The cardiac electrophysiology (EP) service at Valley provides care for people with electrical issues of the heart, such as irregular heartbeat, also called arrhythmia. While it’s not unusual to feel like your heart flutters, races, or skips a beat, some heart arrhythmias don’t cause problems while others require treatment. At Valley we are proud to announce the addition of electrophysiology, allowing us to both diagnose and treat electrical issues of the heart in our state-of-the-art EP lab. Experienced physicians and staff use the latest techniques to diagnose and treat heart arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation, or A-fib. We use advanced 3-D mapping and imaging technologies, helping get heartbeats back in sync through cardiac ablation, implantable devices such as pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and other treatments.

The Cardiac Arrhythmia Service provides comprehensive care for patients with all types of cardiac arrhythmias. Our experienced specialists work with patients to determine the cause of their heart rhythm problems and develop a plan of care designed to control symptoms, improve quality of life and long-term prognosis. Valley offers a unique combination of experienced providers and a state-of-the-art electrophysiology lab with the convenience of a community hospital.

Conditions treated include:

Atrial fibrillation
Atrial flutter
Supraventricular tachycardia
Ventricular tachycardia
Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
Slow heart beat (bradycardia)
Genetic heart rhythm problems (e.g. Long QT syndrome)

Common procedures performed:

Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation
Catheter ablation of supraventricular tachycardia including Wolff Parkinson White syndrome
Catheter ablation of atrial flutter
Catheter ablation of PVCs and ventricular tachycardia
Pacemaker implantation
Leadless pacemaker implantation
Biventricular pacing for heart failure
Defibrillator implantation including subcutaneous ICDs

Stress Testing, Electrocardiography (EKG) and Echocardiography (Echo)

Valley has a longstanding history of offering non-invasive cardiology services to test and diagnose heart conditions. From treadmill stress testing and ambulatory heart monitoring to ECG and stress test, duplex ultrasound and echocardiogram exams, we have the capability and expertise to evaluate a wide range of potential heart conditions.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

When recovering from a cardiac event or heart-related procedure, patients need extra care and support. At Valley’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program, specialized nurses monitor patient progress and vitals. We also integrate exercise and nutrition experts to help patients recover safely as they progress toward fitness and renewed health. Patients with the following are encouraged to participate: