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Sutter Santa Rosa Cardiovascular Imaging and Diagnostic Services

Many heart problems go undetected until something subtle – shortness of breath, dizziness or mild pain – causes you concern. At Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, we offer the full range of diagnostic tests and imaging technologies to quickly and accurately determine the cause.

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  • Echocardiography
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Cardiovascular Imaging and Diagnostic Services within the Sutter Health network

The Sutter Health network has doctors and services in more than 100 California cities.

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    Diagnosing Your Heart Condition

    Most heart problems can be treated through procedures or lifestyle changes, but effective treatment relies on an accurate and timely diagnosis. The Sutter network offers a wide range of medically recognized diagnostic methods and technologies to identify the type and location of your heart condition.

    Electrophysiology Studies

    Usually performed in our special electrophysiology lab by specially trained cardiologists and technologists, these procedures involve insertion of an electrode catheter into the heart through a vein, usually in the leg or neck. They can help diagnose abnormalities in the heart’s electrical system leading to irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias).

    Laboratory Tests

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    Basic blood work can reveal a wealth of information about your heart. Depending on your doctor’s recommendations, our labs can test for a variety of things that can be helpful in diagnosing a heart condition. These may include high cholesterol or lipoprotein-a, which are risk factors for heart disease; C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation; and both A1C and blood sugar, two indicators of diabetes or prediabetes.

    Stress Tests

    These non-invasive tests help measure the amount of blood pumping through your heart during rest and exercise. We offer a variety of stress tests, including: exercise or treadmill stress test, nuclear stress test and stress echocardiogram.

    Angiography

    An angiogram is a relatively quick outpatient procedure used to diagnose heart disease, arrhythmias or other problems. The doctor uses a catheter, or thin tube, with an electrode at the tip, which he or she inserts through an artery or vein in the groin, arm or neck. Depending on the reason for the procedure, different types of angiography may be used: coronary, aortic, or left heart ventricular.

    Imaging

    Doctors use cardiovascular imaging techniques, either alone or with other procedures, when they want to see into the heart, veins or arteries and produce images noninvasively. Sutter care centers have a wide selection of imaging services. Some imaging tests for the heart use a small amount of radioactive tracer, such as nuclear ventriculography and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT). Others use a magnetic field or radio waves, such as a heart MRI. Angiograms and heart CT scans use X-rays, while echocardiogram and intravascular ultrasound use sound waves.

    Heart Rhythm Monitoring

    To diagnose irregular heart rhythms, Sutter network doctors choose from a variety of methods that can noninvasively collect and record data for periods of time, ranging from a few hours to two years. These include electrocardiogram (EKG), holter monitor, or loop recorder.

    Heartflow CT Scan

    The Sutter Health network now offers the latest in cardiac imaging with HeartFlow CT scan analysis. Using your CT scan, this technology creates a 3D model of your heart, showing where blockages are affecting blood flow. This non-invasive procedure can help your doctor diagnose coronary artery disease and determine next steps in your care.

    Heart Disease Care

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    Non-Invasive Care and Management

    Many heart conditions can be addressed through non-invasive lifestyle practices and medications. These strategies can substantially lower your risk of heart attack, heart disease and stroke. Sutter network cardiologists work with you to develop a tailored treatment plan and provide any follow-up education and support.

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    Electrophysiology Research

    Sutter Health Electrophysiology Research
    Cardiac Electrophysiology, or arrhythmia is the study of the electrical functions of the cells within the heart. The electrical signals can be observed using an Electrocardiogram, or an ECG. An ECG can reveal different arrhythmic conditions such as Bradycardia, Tachycardia, and Atrial Fibrillation.

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    Doctors at Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

    The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
    John J. Hunter, M.D., FACC

    John J. Hunter, M.D., FACC

    • Cardiovascular Disease

    Masis Babajanian, M.D., FACC

    Masis Babajanian, M.D., FACC

    • Cardiovascular Disease

    Anu Agarwal, M.D.

    Anu Agarwal, M.D.

    • Cardiovascular Disease

    Michael M. Johl, M.D.

    Michael M. Johl, M.D.

    • Cardiovascular Disease

    • Interventional Cardiology

    Daniel A. Brenner, M.D.

    Daniel A. Brenner, M.D.

    • Cardiovascular Disease

    Jose V. Ballesteros, M.D.

    Jose V. Ballesteros, M.D.

    • Interventional Cardiology

    Peter D. Chang-Sing, M.D.

    Peter D. Chang-Sing, M.D.

    • Cardiovascular Disease

    Vishal Patel, M.D.

    Vishal Patel, M.D.

    • Cardiovascular Disease

    Joel S. Erickson, M.D., FACC

    Joel S. Erickson, M.D., FACC

    • Cardiovascular Disease

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    Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

    30 Mark West Springs Road

    Santa Rosa, CA 95403

    (707) 576-4000

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