Heart and Vascular Care
Our dedicated team of heart and vascular specialists is here for you, offering expert cardiovascular care close to home.
Your heart is in caring, skilled hands at Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican hospitals, where you can expect to receive the personalized treatment you and your loved ones deserve. Built on a philosophy of care that focuses on your health, we’re committed to the well-being of every patient who walks through our doors.
Our cardiologists and vascular specialists specialize in the prevention, treatment, and management of a wide range of heart and blood vessel conditions. You can expect to receive the effective and customized treatment you need when you visit our team. From diagnostic tests to minimally invasive procedures, medication, to surgery and cardiac rehabilitation, we provide it all.
How the Cardiovascular System Works
Your cardiovascular system is a vital, complex network comprising your heart, a powerful pump, and a vast system of blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries) that transport blood throughout your body. This intricate system delivers oxygen and nutrients to every cell while removing waste products. When any part of this system is affected by disease, injury, or disorder, it can lead to a range of serious health conditions.
In a healthy heart, blood circulates through four chambers, regulated by valves. Oxygen-depleted blood enters from the body, travels to the lungs to receive oxygen, and then returns to the heart to be pumped out, via the arteries, to organs and tissues. Vascular conditions involve diseases of these blood vessels, impacting blood flow and potentially affecting the entire body.
Common Heart and Vascular Conditions we address include:
- Heart-Specific Conditions:
- Vascular-Specific Conditions:
Advanced Cardiovascular Treatments at Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican
At Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican hospitals, we offer a comprehensive spectrum of advanced cardiovascular treatments designed to effectively manage heart and vascular conditions, reduce symptoms, and improve heart function. Our dedicated heart team, composed of various cardiology specialists, works collaboratively to provide personalized, high-quality care using state-of-the-art technology.
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Cardiovascular Diagnostic Procedures
Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective treatment. Our sophisticated imaging equipment allows our cardiology specialists to precisely identify cardiovascular issues. These diagnostic procedures are crucial for developing your individualized treatment plan.
Diagnostic Procedures -
Interventional Procedures
Many conditions that once required open-heart surgery can now be treated using minimally invasive catheter-based techniques, such as Cardiac Catheterization. These procedures can diagnose and treat a variety of cardiovascular issues with less recovery time.
Interventional Procedures -
Cardiac Surgical Procedures
When surgical intervention is required, our skilled surgeons perform both traditional and advanced minimally invasive heart surgeries to address complex conditions.
Surgical Procedures
Cardiac Rehabilitation
For complete heart recovery, cardiac rehabilitation is essential – and it's a specialty at St. Rose Dominican Hospital. Our dedicated cardiac rehab team develops customized rehabilitation programs for patients, ensuring a path to improved heart health and function post-procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Heart conditions can be caused by a variety of factors, from inherited genes to lifestyle choices. For the most common types of conditions, risk factors include age, family history, poor diet, smoking, and lack of regular physical activity.
Treatment and prevention strategies for heart conditions include repairing any structural problems, slowing the progression of chronic heart disease, and taking steps to prevent certain types of heart disease from developing.
Vascular conditions can be caused by structural problems with the blood vessels, genetic abnormalities, and many other medical conditions. A family history of certain diseases may put you at higher risk for developing a vascular disease. Lifestyle choices such smoking can also raise your risk.
The prevention and treatment of any vascular condition depends on your overall health and the severity of the condition. Treatment can slow the progression of the disease, relieve symptoms, or stop complications of the disease or the condition.
Some vascular conditions may be preventable by making heart-healthy lifestyle choices that include quitting smoking and engaging in regular exercise.
Atrial fibrillation (or Afib) is a type of heart arrhythmia, or abnormal or irregular heartbeat. Some people describe atrial fibrillation as a quivering heart because it feels like your heart is fluttering in your chest. The cause of Afib is damage to the heart’s electrical system, which causes the irregular heartbeats.
A healthy diet and exercise are essential for heart health. In addition to keeping an eye on your blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure numbers, maintain a healthy weight and don't smoke. Talk to your Primary Care Physician about what you can do to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Cardiovascular Care in Nevada
Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus
The Siena hospital serves as a hub for many of St. Rose’s tertiary services and has received numerous awards and recognized for its quality care.
Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican, San Martin Campus
Located in southwest Las Vegas, the San Martin hospital has received numerous awards and recognition for its quality care.
Nationally Recognized Heart Care at St. Rose Dominican Hospitals
American College of Cardiology
The Siena and San Martin Campuses were awarded the Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI by the American College of Cardiology, based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff's ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.
American College of Cardiology
The Siena and San Martin Campuses were awarded the Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI by the American College of Cardiology, based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff's ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.
American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ Myocardial Infarction Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award
Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Siena and San Martin Campuses received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ Myocardial Infarction Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award; they are two of only 80 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes Siena and San Martin Hospital's commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients.
American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ Myocardial Infarction Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award
Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Siena and San Martin Campuses received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ Myocardial Infarction Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award; they are two of only 80 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes Siena and San Martin Hospital's commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients.
The American Heart Association
The St. Rose Dominican Hospitals were recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to quality care for heart attacks:
Siena Campus was recognized by the American Heart Association for achieving the
- Get With the Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Center - Gold award.
- Get With the Guidelines - Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Award.
San Martin Campus was recognized by the American Heart Association for achieving the
- Get with the Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Center
- Get with the Guidelines - Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Award.
The American Heart Association
The St. Rose Dominican Hospitals were recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to quality care for heart attacks:
Siena Campus was recognized by the American Heart Association for achieving the
- Get With the Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Center - Gold award.
- Get With the Guidelines - Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Award.
San Martin Campus was recognized by the American Heart Association for achieving the
- Get with the Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Center
- Get with the Guidelines - Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Award.
2025 Healthgrades Award
St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus is the proud recipient of the following Healthgrades awards:
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025)
Saint Rose Dominican- San Martin is the proud Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure in 2025
2025 Healthgrades Award
St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus is the proud recipient of the following Healthgrades awards:
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025)
Saint Rose Dominican- San Martin is the proud Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure in 2025