Although heart disease threatens the health of millions of Americans, the death rate due to heart disease is declining. That’s happening, thanks in part, to new and better diagnostic tools and treatments like those found at Mountain Vista Medical Center. Early detection of heart disease, proper treatment, and adopting heart healthy habits can lead to a longer, healthier, more active life.

Leaders in Heart Care
Our experienced cardiac team is committed to delivering expert care for your heart. Physicians, nurses, and our many other healthcare professionals work together, and with you, to coordinate your medical treatment and achieve the best possible outcomes. Most importantly, our staff believes in treating the whole person, not just the disease, so you can expect a personalized approach and the caring, compassionate attention you deserve. At Mountain Vista Medical Center, you can expect a personalized, coordinated approach and the caring attention you deserve — all aimed toward achieving great results.

Our Services
We offer a broad spectrum of cardiac services, from non-invasive tests for early diagnosis and treatment to open heart surgery, all delivered with compassion and exceptional expertise:

Chest Pain Response
Is it heartburn — or a heart attack? A fast answer to that question could save your life. If you feel chest pain, our Emergency Department provides prompt care. Special processes for people with chest pain help our team quickly diagnose whether a patient is experiencing a heart attack.

Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization helps doctors evaluate how well the heart is functioning and whether there are blocked arteries. During the procedure, a cardiologist inserts a very thin flexible tube into a major artery and navigates it to the arteries around the heart. Using advanced imaging technology, the doctors can see whether there is plaque build-up in heart vessels. If a blockage exists, interventional treatments such as angioplasty or stent placement can be used to restore better blood flow. Since cardiac catheterization is a minimally invasive procedure, most patients feel better within hours and some can go home the same day.

Treatment for Arrhythmia
We provide a variety of services for patients with irregular heartbeats, including implantation and management of pacemakers

Diagnostic Imaging
Our Imaging Department is equipped with state-of-the-art technology that can produce clear, detailed views of the human heart. This advanced technology helps doctors detect heart disease with pinpoint accuracy. Our advanced diagnostic testing capabilities include:

• 64-slice CT scanner
• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
• Nuclear medicine cameras
• Echocardiography
• Stress testing
• EKG
• Holter and event monitoring

Heart Surgery
A wide range of surgical options, including open heart surgery, are available to treat and correct heart disease. For minimally invasive procedures, surgeons have access to sophisticated surgical suites that use digital systems. These procedures are designed to improve the safety of surgery and can also lead to less scarring and faster recovery for patients. Some of the most common procedures include:

• Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
  This procedure reroutes blood around clogged or narrow arteries to improve blood flow and oxygen levels to the heart.
   
• Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB)
  The MIDCAB is an option for those with less complicated blockages, usually at the front of the heart. Because the procedure uses tiny incisions, patients often benefit from less scarring, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery.
   
• Heart Valve Surgery
  This procedure repairs or replaces heart valves that are defective from birth or that have been damaged. This procedure repairs or replaces heart valves that are defective from birth or that have been damaged.

Cardiovascular Intensive Care
After heart surgery, patients receive the specialized care they need in our intensive care unit. This unit is equipped with high-tech monitoring systems to help assure the heart is functioning properly as patients recover from surgery and heart disease.