Heart Care at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

At Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC), we are proud to serve our community with trusted, high-quality heart care. Your heart health matters to us. Whether you need a simple check-up, emergency treatment, or advanced surgery, our team is here to help you live a longer, healthier life. We combine skilled specialists, modern technology, and compassionate care to support you and your family every step of the way.

Your Heart Is Personal. So Is Our Care.

Your heart is more than a muscle. It carries your memories, your family, your future. When something feels wrong, it can be frightening. When surgery is needed, it can feel overwhelming. When recovery begins, it can feel uncertain. At ARMC, we understand that heart care is not just medical – it is deeply personal. Behind every heartbeat is a person who matters to someone. That is why we combine advanced technology with compassionate care. That is why our specialists work together for you. That is why we treat every patient like family. Because every heartbeat matters. And so do you.

Take the Next Step Toward Better Heart Health

Whether you need prevention, diagnosis, advanced treatment, or emergency care, our heart team is here for you. Ask your provider for a referral to ARMC. If you are experiencing chest pain, call 911 immediately. Stronger hearts. Stronger community.

Complete Heart Care Services

We offer advanced services to diagnose and treat many types of heart conditions:

• Electrophysiology (EP): Focuses on heart rhythm problems, also called arrhythmias. Specialists test the heart’s electrical system and treat irregular heartbeats with procedures such as ablation or device placement.
• Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Cath Lab): Doctors perform minimally invasive procedures to open blocked arteries. Using small tubes called catheters, they can place stents, check blood flow, and treat heart attacks quickly.
• Structural Heart Program: A specialized program that treats valve and heart structural problems using advanced and minimally invasive procedures.
• Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgery: Surgeons perform heart surgery when advanced treatment is needed. This includes bypass surgery and valve repair or replacement.
• Cardiac Diagnostic and Imaging: Advanced imaging tests, such as echocardiograms, stress tests, EKGs, and CT scans, help doctors see how your heart is working and find problems early.

• Emergency Department (ED): Open 24/7 for heart emergencies such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or heart attacks. Rapid response saves lives.

• Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR): Advanced heart surgeries, including bypass and valve procedures, performed with specialized tools and techniques.

• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU): Close monitoring and expert care for patients recovering from major heart surgery or serious heart conditions.

• Coronary Care Unit (CCU): Specialized care for acute heart conditions like heart attacks, unstable angina, and severe arrhythmias, with continuous monitoring and rapid response.

• Cardiac Telemetry Unit: Continuous monitoring for patients with arrhythmias or those recovering from procedures.

• Heart Care Clinic: Outpatient check-ups, follow-up care, and long-term heart health management.

Cardiac Conditions We Treat

We care for a wide range of heart conditions, including:

• Arrhythmias and Cardiac Rhythm Disorders: Irregular heartbeats causing dizziness, fainting, or fatigue.
• Atrial Fibrillation (AFib): A common irregular heartbeat that increases stroke risk.
• Bradycardia and Tachycardia: Heartbeats that are too slow or too fast.
• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Narrowed or blocked arteries.
• Heart Attacks: Blocked blood flow to the heart that requires emergency care.
• Coronary Intervention: Procedures like angioplasty and stent placement.
• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): Bypass surgery to improve blood flow.
• Heart Valve Disease: Valves that do not open or close properly.
• PFO / ASD Closure: Catheter-based closure of small heart holes.
• Heart Failure: Heart cannot pump blood effectively.
• Cardiogenic Shock: Life-threatening condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood.
• Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Reduced blood flow to the limbs.
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Increases risk of heart disease.
• High Cholesterol: Can lead to blocked arteries.
• Cardiomyopathy: Disease of the heart muscle affecting pumping strength.

Our Heart Care Team

Our program is led by highly trained specialists who work together to provide expert, personalized care:

• Cardiologists: Diagnose and manage heart disease, high blood pressure, heart failure, and irregular heartbeats.
• Interventional Cardiologists: Perform minimally invasive procedures like angioplasty and stent placement.
• Structural Heart Specialists: Treat valve and structural heart problems using advanced, often minimally invasive techniques.
• Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgeons: Perform complex heart surgeries such as bypass surgery and valve repair or replacement.

• Cardiac Nurses: Monitor patients, give medications, answer questions, and provide daily care during treatment and recovery.

• Nurse Practitioners (NPs): Advanced practice nurses who help manage care, perform exams, and explain treatment plans.

• Physician Assistants (PAs): Medical professionals who work closely with heart doctors to diagnose and treat patients.

• Cardiac Sonographers: Perform heart ultrasounds (echocardiograms) to help evaluate heart function.

• Cardiac Catheterization Lab Technologists: Assist during heart procedures such as angiograms and stent placements.

• Radiology Technologists: Take medical images that help doctors diagnose heart and blood vessel conditions.

• Pharmacists: Review medications, explain how they work, and help ensure treatments are safe and effective.

• Dietitians/Nutritionists: Provide guidance on heart-healthy eating and lifestyle changes.

• Case Managers and Care Coordinators: Help patients navigate appointments, discharge planning, and follow-up care.

• Social Workers: Provide emotional support and connect patients and families with helpful resources.

Referrals

Click here for Referral Guidelines. Click here for a direct link to the Referral Portal.

For an appointment: You will need a referral and authorization from your primary care provider. Providers can submit referrals and authorizations to https://www.econsultie.net/dcah/p/9790. Once the referral/authorization are received, you will be contacted by our staff to schedule an appointment.