Diagnosis and Treatments

At Dignity Health Heart and Vascular Institute of Greater Sacramento, our team of specialists develops a personalized treatment plan for every patient. Not every person with heart disease is exactly alike, so we do not use a cookie-cutter approach to treatment. We tailor our approach to fit your specific condition, physical health, lifestyle and family history, among other considerations. Our experts include cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons and vascular surgeons.

Lifesaving Therapies At Dignity Health Heart And Vascular Institute Of Greater Sacramento

Your cardiovascular system is your lifeline. When you need heart and vascular care, you want access to the most advanced technology and tools for expert diagnosis and precise treatment.

At Dignity Health Heart and Vascular Institute of Greater Sacramento, our specialists are trained in the latest techniques and tools available today. We offer:

• Minimally invasive valve surgery and robot-assisted cardiovascular surgery using the da Vinci® Surgical System
• Hybrid Cath Lab/Surgical Suite to make high-risk procedures much safer for patients
• Advanced technologies including Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD), and targeted diagnostic procedures to ensure accurate diagnosis

Learn more about our clinical trials available to patients.

Heart Disease Treatment Goals

The goal of heart disease treatments may include:

• Lower the risk of blood clots from forming, which can lead to heart attack
• Prevent further complications from coronary heart disease
• Reduce risk factors that contribute to the build-up of plaque in arteries
• Relieve other symptoms such as shortness of breath and fatigue

Vascular Disease Treatment Goals

The goal of vascular disease treatments may include:

• Reduce risk factors that contribute to the build-up of plaque in arteries and vessels
• Lower the risk of critical blockages in the body’s vessels, which can lead to pain with activity, non-healing ulcers, gangrene, or limb loss
• Improve activity tolerance with monitored and progressive exercise programs
• Prevent further complications from vascular disease
  
   

Diagnostic And Treatment Options At Dignity Health Heart And Vascular Institute

We offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment options for cardiac, cardiology, and vascular conditions, using the latest technologies and techniques available today. 

Trust your heart to the experts: Patient Testimonial Dr. O’Neill

Take a moment to listen to the amazing story of our patient, Edith and her journey back to a healthy heart with Dignity Health’s cardiovascular expert Dr. O’Neill.