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Heart Treatment and Care

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Your heart and blood vessels work together to move blood throughout your body. When something affects your heart or circulation, you need answers, support and the right care at the right time. 

Banner Health provides complete heart and vascular care, from prevention and testing to treatment, recovery and long-term support. Whether you have new symptoms, a known heart condition or concerns about your risk, our heart and vascular specialists are here to help. 

Important: Call 911 right away if you have chest pain, trouble breathing, sudden weakness, fainting or symptoms of a heart attack or stroke. 

When should you see a heart or vascular specialist? 

Some heart and vascular symptoms happen suddenly. Others develop slowly over time. You should talk with a health care provider if you have symptoms that are new, worsening or affecting your daily life. 

Signs you may need heart or vascular care include: 

  • Chest pain, pressure or tightness 
  • Shortness of breath 
  • Dizziness, fainting or lightheadedness 
  • Fast, slow, irregular or pounding heartbeat 
  • Swelling in your legs, ankles or feet 
  • Leg pain, cramping or heaviness when walking 
  • Fatigue that does not improve with rest 
  • High blood pressure or high cholesterol 
  • A personal or family history of heart disease 
  • Diabetes or other risk factors for heart disease 

Your provider can help determine whether you need testing, treatment, lifestyle support or a referral to a heart or vascular specialist. 

Heart and vascular conditions we treat 

Banner Health heart and vascular specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, from common concerns to complex disease. 

Conditions we treat include: 

  • Heart attack and chest pain 
  • Coronary artery disease 
  • Heart failure 
  • Heart valve disease 
  • Heart rhythm disorders, also called arrhythmias 
  • Congenital heart defects 
  • Peripheral vascular disease 
  • Aortic disease 
  • High blood pressure 
  • High cholesterol 
  • Rheumatic heart disease 
  • Heart-related concerns for people receiving cancer treatment 

Your care team will explain your diagnosis, answer your questions and help you understand your treatment options. 

Heart testing and diagnosis 

Getting the right diagnosis is the first step in building a care plan. Your provider may recommend heart or vascular testing based on your symptoms, health history and risk factors. 

Testing may include: 

  • Blood pressure checks 
  • Blood tests 
  • Electrocardiogram, also called EKG or ECG 
  • Echocardiogram 
  • Stress testing 
  • CT scan or CT angiogram 
  • Cardiac MRI 
  • Nuclear heart imaging 
  • Heart rhythm monitoring 
  • Cardiac catheterization 
  • Vascular ultrasound or other vascular imaging 

These tests help your care team understand how your heart is pumping, how blood is flowing and whether there are blockages, valve problems, rhythm changes or other concerns. 

Learn more about heart tests and diagnosis. 

Heart and vascular treatment options 

Heart and vascular care is not one-size-fits-all. Your treatment plan depends on your condition, symptoms, test results, overall health and personal goals. 

Treatment may include: 

Lifestyle and medication support 

For many people, treatment starts with managing risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, weight or physical inactivity. Your provider may recommend lifestyle changes, medications or ongoing monitoring. 

Minimally invasive procedures 

Some heart and vascular conditions can be treated with minimally invasive procedures. These treatments often use small tubes called catheters, small incisions or image-guided tools. 

Minimally invasive options may include: 

  • Ablation for certain heart rhythm disorders 
  • Angioplasty to open narrowed blood vessels 
  • Stent placement to help keep blood vessels open 
  • Balloon valvuloplasty for some valve problems 
  • Catheter-based valve treatments 
  • Atherectomy to remove plaque from blood vessels 
  • Endovascular procedures for vascular disease 

Heart and vascular surgery 

Some conditions need surgery to repair or replace damaged structures, restore blood flow or treat advanced disease. Your care team will explain when surgery may be recommended and what to expect before and after treatment. 

Surgical care may include treatment for heart valve disease, blocked arteries, aortic disease, vascular disease, heart failure or other complex conditions. 

Learn more about heart and vascular treatment options. 

Recovery, cardiac rehab and long-term support 

Heart and vascular care does not end after a procedure or hospital stay. Recovery and follow-up care are important parts of protecting your long-term health. 

Banner Health offers cardiac rehabilitation and wellness support to help you: 

  • Regain strength safely 
  • Return to daily activities 
  • Build heart-healthy habits 
  • Manage medications 
  • Lower your risk of future heart problems 
  • Understand warning signs and when to seek care 
  • Feel more confident after treatment 

Your care team may also recommend follow-up visits, imaging, lab work or lifestyle support based on your condition and treatment plan. 

Learn more about cardiac rehabilitation. 

Preventing heart and vascular disease 

Many heart and vascular conditions are linked to risk factors that can be managed. Prevention starts with knowing your numbers, understanding your personal risk and making steady changes that support your heart and circulation. 

Ways to support heart and vascular health include: 

  • Checking your blood pressure regularly 
  • Managing cholesterol and blood sugar 
  • Staying physically active 
  • Eating heart-healthy foods 
  • Avoiding tobacco and nicotine 
  • Limiting alcohol 
  • Managing stress 
  • Getting enough sleep 
  • Keeping regular appointments with your provider 

If you have risk factors or a family history of heart disease, your provider can help you create a prevention plan. 

Learn more about heart disease prevention. 

Coordinated heart and vascular care at Banner Health 

At Banner Health, your care team works together to support your heart health at every stage. Our heart and vascular services include prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and long-term care. 

Your care may include support from: 

  • Cardiologists 
  • Vascular specialists 
  • Heart imaging specialists 
  • Electrophysiology specialists 
  • Heart surgeons 
  • Cardiac rehabilitation specialists 
  • Primary care providers 
  • Nutrition, medication and wellness support teams 

This coordinated approach helps make sure your care plan is built around your diagnosis, your needs and your long-term health. 

Take the next step 

Whether you have symptoms, risk factors or a known heart or vascular condition, Banner Health is here to help you get answers and move forward with care. 

Find a Banner Health heart or vascular specialist near you.