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Excellence in cardiac care
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Morrissey Family Heart Institute
Excellence in cardiac care
At St. Joseph’s Medical Center, the Morrissey Family Heart & Vascular Institute has a legacy of commitment and dedication to providing the best possible care for our patients. Our exceptional quality outcomes in caring for heart patients have earned us the following recognitions:
One of the nation’s
50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™
according to an independent quality analysis provided by
PINC AI™
and reported by Fortune
Platinum Performance Achievement Award in Chest Pain from the American College of Cardiology
Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) ranked St. Joseph's Cardiovascular Surgery Program in the highest category for quality and successful outcomes (a 3 out of 3-star rating) in both coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR) procedures. The three-star rating, which denotes the highest category of quality, places St. Joseph's among the elite for CABG (top 20%) and AVR (top 5-8%) in the United States and Canada.
Certified
Primary Stroke Center
by the Joint Commission
Designated STEMI
Heart Attack Receiving Center
Designated as a Blue Distinction Center® by Blue Shield of California for Cardiac Care
Designated as a Cigna Center of Excellence for Cardiac Care
Five-star rated for Heart Failure Treatment
Top 5% in the Nation for Vascular Surgery
Top 10% in the Nation for Heart Attack Treatment
Top-star rated for Open Heart Surgery
Five Star Recipient for Coronary Bypass Surgery in 2023
Five Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure in 2023
St. Joseph's heart health services
The Morrissey Family Heart Institute offers a full range of services to care for your heart, including emergency heart attack treatment, cardiac and vascular diagnostics and testing, surgery, and cardiac rehabilitation.
Our heart health services include:
Emergency care for
heart attacks
, and other heart conditions
Heart surgery, including new, less invasive surgical approaches like
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
(TAVR)
Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) for the Mitral Valve
Advanced Heart Disease Clinic
Cardiac catheterization labs to perform
cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures
Inpatient care in specialized cardiac care units
Cardiac rehabilitation
At risk for heart disease?
Heart disease comes in many forms and can affect people of any age, gender, or ethnicity. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The more you can learn about your heart health, the better. Knowledge is truly powerful medicine that helps you understand your risks and take action to lessen your potential for problems. It can lead to early detection, and most importantly, to early treatment and better outcomes.
Take this quick assessment to:
Understand symptoms, causes, and types of heart disease
Determine your risk factors for developing heart disease
Learn which lifestyle factors can increase or decrease your risk
Take the assessment
Cardiac surgery
Every member of our team at the Morrissey Family Heart Institute follows a philosophy of providing specialized care, unique to each patient's needs. We are a leader in all aspects of advanced cardiac surgery, offering the latest technological advancements combined with a personalized approach.
Cardiac research & clinical trials
The doctors and research investigators in St. Joseph's Cardiac Research Department conduct clinical research ethically, safely, and efficiently.
Learn more about cardiac research & clinical trials
Call our Heart Patient Navigator
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a heart condition, call our Heart Patient Navigator at
(209) 467-6540
. We can help answer your heart-related questions and connect you to resources, information, and support.
Diagnosis and treatments
Our Morrissey Family Heart Institute physicians use the latest technology to ensure an accurate diagnosis. We use state-of-the-art imaging tools that provide highly detailed pictures of your heart and veins. We strive to use the most minimally invasive treatment option available for each patient while providing a comprehensive team approach to your care.
Diagnosis and treatments
Advanced Technologies
Diagnostic Procedures
Surgical Procedures
Interventional Procedures
Heart matters
Our Morrissey Family Heart Institute is committed to helping patients manage cardiac disease through community education.
about the comprehensive conditions our cardiovascular experts treat.
Heart and vascular conditions we treat
We diagnose and treat the full range of cardiac conditions using the most advanced tools and technology available today. Our approach to care also includes helping you manage your disease and maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Heart and vascular conditions we treat
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Angina
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Blood Clots
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease
Heart Attack
Heart Failure
Heart Valve Problems
High Blood Pressure
Aneurysms
Arrhythmias
Occlusions
Vasculitis
Limb Ischemia
Pericardial Effusion
Pericarditis
Peripheral Artery Disease
Stroke & TIA
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Venous Problems
Ventricular Arrhythmia
Stay healthy
The Morrissey Family Heart Institute, our cardiac team is dedicated to helping you live a heart-healthy lifestyle. We invite you to share in our mission of creating a heart-healthy community.
Advanced Heart Disease Clinic
St. Joseph’s Medical Center is one of a select group of providers to offer patients in our region Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), a less invasive procedure for heart valve replacement designed for patients with severe aortic valve stenosis.
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Morrisey Family Heart & Vascular Institute