Cardiology
Excellence in Cardiology Services in Los Angeles
Cardiology is the branch of medicine that deals specifically with diseases
and abnormalities affecting the heart and vascular system. A cardiologist
has training in finding, treating, and preventing heart-related disorders.
The team of physicians and surgeons practicing at
Good Samaritan Hospital is highly trained and experienced, able to provide the latest in advanced
services, treatments, and techniques in the field.
Good Samaritan Hospital is fully equipped with:
- Two dedicated cardiac care units
- Two dedicated cardiac operating rooms
- Three cardiac catheterization labs, including two hybrid operating room
catheterization labs
- One dedicated electrophysiology lab
- Maintenance of the Acute Myocardial Intervention (AMI) Transport Program
for safe transportation of the critically ill
With a full range of state-of-the-art techniques and treatments and a highly
experienced and knowledgeable staff, Good Samaritan Hospital is proud
to offer one of the finest and most advanced cardiology departments in
the United States. The staff at Good Samaritan Hospital cares for one
of the highest patient volumes in the western states, demonstrating capability
and experience.
Cardiology Services at Good Samaritan Hospital
The skilled team at Good Samaritan Hospital includes a full fleet of professionals
and specialists, including:
- Cardiologists
- Cardiac surgeons
- Cardiac anesthesiologists
- Intensivists
- Perfusionists
- Critical care nurses
- Nurse coordinators
- Technicians
The cardiologist team is available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is able to provide cardiac care services, interventional procedures,
electrophysiology services, and cardiac surgery, including the following:
- Noninvasive services
- Angiography
- Cardiac catheterization
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram
- Treadmill testing
- Angioplasty
- Atherectomy
- Pericardiotomy
- Stenting
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
- Percutaneous mitral valve repair
- Defibrillators
- Radio frequency ablations
- Tilt studies
- Minimally invasive procedures
- Transfusion-free surgery
For a physician referral, call (800) 472-2737.