Title

Cardiology - Palo Alto VA Medical Center-Livermore

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Heart and circulation
Common conditions
heart disease, high blood pressure, heart rhythm disorders, angina, vascular diseases
Description

Our cardiology specialists offer advanced treatment and care for conditions affecting your heart and blood vessels, including heart disease, stroke, heart rhythm disorders and high blood pressure. 

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
cardiology
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

We perform noninvasive and minimally invasive tests and procedures that check, support, and improve your heart health. We’ll work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan and treat you with the most effective medications. Our services include:

  • Evaluating you for coronary heart disease, heart-valve disease, and heart defects
  • Determining how well blood flows through your heart vessels or find the cause of your heart failure
  • Treating your heart vessels with nonsurgical or minimally invasive operations that open and support them through balloon angioplasty or stent placement
  • Noninvasively monitoring you for changes in heart rhythm, using electrocardiograms (EKGs or ECGs), portable Holt monitors, or ultrasound
  • Performing surgical treatments like pacemaker implants or cardiac catheterization (inserting a long, thin tube into an artery or vein)
Appointments
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   Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
Yes