No two hearts are the same, but every heart deserves high-quality care. At Kaiser Permanente, our members are 33% less likely to experience premature death due to heart disease.1 From preventive therapy to major surgery, we’re here to help you get the right care for your condition.
Your cardiac care team treats many different heart conditions and performs life-saving procedures every day. With their experience and access to the latest high-quality care, they’ll help you understand your heart condition and build the right treatment for you and your lifestyle.
Learn more about common cardiac therapy options.
You can take many steps at home to live healthier and improve the condition of your heart. Small changes like a heart-healthy diet and regular exercise can help with high blood pressure, diabetes, and coronary artery disease. And you can improve your condition if you quit smoking and limit alcohol
Your doctor may recommend a minimally invasive procedure to treat your heart condition. These procedures can have lower risks than surgery and shorter recovery times. Some of these procedures, like a coronary angioplasty, can be performed with local anesthetic. In other words, you won’t need to be put to sleep. Talk to your doctor if you have questions about any minimally invasive procedure.
Your doctor may prescribe medications to prevent heart conditions or keep heart disease from getting worse. Certain medications can even treat the cause of your heart condition, reducing your symptoms and helping you feel better. Take your medications as prescribed and contact your doctor if you have any questions.
You may need an advanced procedure to help your heart work better. That could mean bypass surgery to open clogged arteries, getting a pacemaker, or having a transcatheter aortic valve implantation or replacement (TAVI/TAVR). Talk with your doctor to understand the potential risks of any advanced procedure.
As a member, you get access to the most advanced cardiac treatments. Learn more about how we treat heart conditions by exploring our heart health guides below.
At Kaiser Permanente, a dedicated team will coordinate your care every step of the way. Our doctors and specialists are part of the same organization. So you can rest easy knowing they always have your latest medical history and treatment plan.
Get to know the health care professionals you may see along your cardiac care journey.
When a stroke happens, minutes matter. Kaiser Permanente’s clot-busting medication treats strokes more than twice as fast as the national average.
Watch the video to learn how our telestroke program helps reduce the time from your arrival at the medical center to when you receive life-saving medication.
This approach was key in saving Ken Dito’s life.
Going through heart treatment can be both physically and emotionally difficult. You may feel anxious or depressed or have trouble sleeping or eating. It’s important to find the care you need. Before, during, and after treatment, you and your family can:
Connection can be crucial during this tough time. With support groups and wellness classes, you can:
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