Welcome to the Saint Joseph Health System cardiology site. We believe that the moment you make your first cardiology appointment with SJHS cardiology, we begin our therapeutic relationship. Whether you are visiting SJHS for routine cardiology care, stroke care, or heart attack care, we will take the time to assess your needs and put you in touch with the resources you need to feel your best.
When a procedure can help your heart condition, SJHS cardiology is dedicated to making sure you have all your questions answered. We provide comprehensive support before, during, and after your procedural care. We offer state-of-the-art cardiovascular treatments, such as cardiac catheterizations, heart transplants, bypass surgeries, and open heart surgeries. Our decades of experience ensure that you will be in good hands from the first day you set foot in our clinic to the day you walk out of your last cardiac rehab visit.
Your heart disease and stroke risk
Heart disease is the number one killer of both women and men in the U.S.
Risk factors for heart disease include:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Smoking
- Family history of heart attack or stroke
- Inactive lifestyle
We offer non-invasive ways to assess your risk of heart disease or stroke, including a treadmill stress test, an EKG, a simple blood test called an hs-CRP or a Coronary CTA.
Talk to your physician about your risk of heart disease. Click here to find a primary care physician or specialist.
Coronary CTA
SJHS is proud to be a technology leader by providing the Coronary CTA. This scan may be recommended under the following circumstances:
- Chest pain syndrome
- Management of patients with inconclusive stress tests
- Evaluation of recurrent symptoms or exacerbation of coronary artery disease in patients with known disease
- Patients experiencing chest pain or difficulty breathing with prior bypass surgery or coronary artery stent placement
With this technology, a complete coronary angiogram can be acquired non-invasively within five heartbeats. Coronary CTA also evaluates non-coronary causes of chest pain, such as aortic dissection and pulmonary embolism. Benefits include:
- Higher quality images
- Better diagnostic capability
- Lower radiation doses
- Shorter breath-holds during the test
Cardiac Catheterization Lab
More invasive detection and treatment occur in our Cardiac Catheterization Lab. In the Cath Lab, doctors can detect artery blockage, evaluate the size and function of the heart's valves and chambers and perform necessary treatment procedures.
