Heart and Vascular Services

When you have a heart problem or concern, you want a medical team you can rely on. In the Sutter Health network, we offer the latest in cardiovascular care and compassionate, personal service.

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Sutter Heart and Vascular Institute

Award-Winning Care

The Sutter Heart and Vascular Institute is a pioneer in heart care in the Sacramento region, providing expert diagnosis and treatment for heart attacks, congenital cardiac defects, congestive heart failure, valve conditions, heart arrhythmias and more. The Institute has campuses at Memorial Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital and Sutter Davis Hospital.

Sutter Heart and Vascular Institute

Caring for Your Heart

To a great extent the health of your heart can determine the quality and length of your life. That’s why the Sutter Health network invests enormous resources into providing high-quality and compassionate heart and vascular care. Whether you’re looking for health education for preventing or managing cardiovascular problems or seeking help for an immediate concern, Sutter network specialists located throughout Northern California can help.

Sutter network specialists can also connect you with the care you need no matter where you're located. If the hospital closest to you doesn't offer the treatment you require, you can be referred to facilities across Northern California that do. You also have access to some of the most advanced treatments, procedures and surgeries available. We are constantly pushing the next generation of heart care with clinical trials offered in both the Bay Area and the Sacramento/Central Valley.

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The Next Generation of Heart Care

Minimally invasive procedures to treat the valves and blood flow within the heart, such as TAVR, MitraClip™, TMVR, Watchman™and others like them, are the future of how cardiovascular surgeons can treat your heart.

Some advantages of minimally invasive procedures include:

Eliminates the risks related to open-heart surgery and the need for a heart-lung machine.
Generally only requires a small incision in your leg.
People generally leave the hospital the day after.
Quicker recovery times.
Reduces infection risk.

Cardiovascular Imaging and Diagnostic Services

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Diagnosing Your Heart Problem

The first step in dealing with a heart concern is having it properly diagnosed. Sutter care centers have the full range of imaging and diagnostic services, such as the HeartFlow CT scan analysis, to determine the nature and location of any problem.

Education and Support

Reducing Your Risk of Heart Disease

You can prevent or slow the progression of heart disease by reducing your risk factors. Learn how.

Early Signs of a Heart Attack

Symptoms of a heart attack can occur before an actual event occurs. Learn when you should seek care.

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Is Shoulder Pain a Sign of a Heart Attack?

Distinguishing discomfort that comes from the heart from non-cardiac pain can be challenging.

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Cardiovascular Diseases Research

Cardiovascular disease affects blood vessels that lead to the heart, brain and kidneys. It can cause heart attack, stroke and many other problems. Cardiovascular disease is the top cause of death and disability in the U.S.

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