Heart Care

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Heart care at Carlsbad Medical Center focuses on the functions and disorders of the heart and its connected circulatory system. According to the American Heart Association, 84 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease, affecting blood flow throughout the body.

Taking good care of your heart can help reduce your risk of developing heart disease that leads to a heart attack, stroke or other serious complications. The cardiac care teams provide a range of heart care services - from helping you create a heart-healthy lifestyle to performing potentially lifesaving procedures in emergency situations.

Could you be at risk for developing cardiovascular disease? Find out in just five minutes.

Take an Online Heart Risk Assessment

Not all heart attacks are dramatic. Don't miss these signs.

If you think you are having a heart attack, don't wait. Call 9-1-1 immediately.

Services include:

• Cardiac catheterization lab
• Cardiovascular diagnosis and imaging
• Cardioversions
• Echocardiograms (ECHO)
• Cardiac stress tests (treadmill and chemical)
• Transradial cardiac catheterizations
• Emergent cardiac interventions
• PCI/stents
• Treatment of A-fib

Need to see a cardiac care specialist? Request an appointment today.

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For more information, please contact: (575) 887-4100