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Heart Health Center

St. John's Heart and Vascular Center award-winning program is now available at this Dignity Health hospital in Camarillo.

Hear From Our Patients

Thelma Jones and William Ferrell both came to St. John's for different medical reasons and discovered undetected heart murmurs during their check-ups. Life-saving measures were performed to get them back on their feet and reunited with their families. Watch the video above to learn more about their stories and the St. John's Heart & Vascular Center.

 

When hearts beat, our cardiologists listen.

Your heart doesn’t beat just for you. So if you know you’re at risk for heart disease, don’t wait. Connect with a cardiologist who cares about your heart as much as you do. 

St. John's Heart and Vascular Center offers effective treatment for heart disease, world-class clinical research trials, and a Certified Primary Stroke Center. We also provide the latest in comprehensive cardiac diagnostic procedures, medical management, therapeutic interventions, cardiac rehabilitation, and screenings.

Take this short quiz for a free personalized report to:

  • Understand symptoms, causes, and types of heart disease
  • Determine your risk factors for developing heart disease
  • Learn which lifestyle factors can increase or decrease your risk

American Heart Association | Free Virtual Heart Health Classes

Keep your heart happy and healthy!

Dignity Health St. John's and the American Heart Association invite you to join our FREE weekly health classes and learn how to take charge of your health. Heart failure is a leading cause of death in the United States. We’ll share ways you can take action to reduce your risk and live a full, healthier life.

Award-Winning Cardiac Care

The St. John’s Heart and Vascular Center at St. John’s Regional Medical Center is rated among the top 10% in the nation for quality cardiac excellence. We are pleased to now expand our award-winning program at St. John’s Hospital Camarillo.  St. John’s hospitals are consistently recognized for outstanding heart care:

  • Get With the Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, American Heart Association, 2018
  • Recognized on the Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll, American Heart Association, 2018
  • Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll from American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, 2016
  • Designated as an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care
  • Primary Stroke Center Certified, as recognized by the Joint Commission

 

Heart Attack Signs and Symptoms

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that about 720,000 Americans have a heart attack each year. The cardiac care team at St. John’s Hospital Camarillo are equipped and ready to treat you. Learn more about heart attack signs and symptoms.

Technological Leader in Coronary Intervention

If your physician recommends a procedure for you, you can rest assured that stat-of -the-art cardiac care is available right here in our community. St. John's provides a range of cardiac interventions such as:
 

  • Coronary Angioplasty
  • Coronary Stenting
  • Chronic Total Occlusions

Advanced Cardiac Imaging

St. John's Heart and Vascular Center offers exceptional cardiovascular imaging to help diagnose and treat heart problems and vascular conditions: 

  • Coronary Artery CT Scans
  • Calcium Scoring
  • Cardiac MRI
  • Nuclear Cardiology
  • Echocardiography
  • Stress Testing 

Heart Care for Women

Heart disease remains the number one killer of women and we are here to improve your odds. At St. John’s hospitals, we recognize that women have unique lifestyle and health care needs and we tailor our heart services specifically to each person. Learn more about heart care for women.

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Heart Disease Prevention

Your best defense for heart disease is prevention. Your risk for heart disease increases with age and if you have a close family member who had heart disease at an early age. Even if you are not living a healthy lifestyle now, it is not too late to start. Learn more about heart disease prevention. 

Heart Disease Treatment

The goal of heart disease treatments include:

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    Lower the risk of blood clots from forming which can lead to heart attack

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    Prevent further complications from coronary heart disease

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    Reduce risk factors that contribute to the build-up of plaque in arteries

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    Relieve other symptoms such as shortness of breath and fatigue

Active participation in your treatment is essential to your health and wellness. Treatments vary based on the severity of your disease. Learn more about heart disease treatments.

Electrophysiology

Electrophysiology (EP) is the science of diagnosing and treating electrical activities of the heart, or heart rhythm disorders. Doctors specializing in EP treat irregular heartbeats that are the result of abnormal electrical impulses that cause the heart to beat too quickly, too slowly, or irregularly. Learn more about electrophysiology. 

Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation

The Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at our sister hospital, St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, offers individualized exercise and educational programs for people who have had a recent heart attack, heart surgery, or have experienced other cardiovascular incidents. Learn more about our Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation program at St. John's Regional Medical Center. 

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To learn more about our services and how we can help, please call us at (877) 753-6248 or use our online feature, Find a Doctor.