Cardiac Services

Heart Failure Management, Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension, Lipids, Arrhythmia.

Need help managing your hypertension or lipids? Were you recently diagnosed with coronary artery disease? Have you experienced heart failure? Do you have a pacemaker or palpitations? Were you told you had a heart murmur? Turn to our world-class health professionals at Temecula Valley Cardiology for expert cardiac care.

Our team of attentive staff understands every patient has different needs. We’ll meet those needs with individualized services, including comprehensive cardiac services and heart health management in our offices located in Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee and Bonsall, California.

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Services

As cardiovascular management professionals, we understand the importance of blood pressure, lipid, coronary disease, arrhythmia and heart failure management. We treat a wide range of diseases, including the following:

If you were recently diagnosed with any issues involving your cardiovascular health, need pre-operative clearance, or simply want to maximize your heart health and help prevent cardiac disease, we’re the leading experts to trust with the proper care and management of your heart.

Cardiac Procedures and Diagnostic Testing

At Temecula Valley Cardiology, our experienced team offers an array of diagnostic testing and cardiac procedures to help manage your heart health and introduce healthier ways of living. We offer diagnostic cardiac monitoring, stress testing, cardiac risk assessment, ultrasound and vascular services, as well as advanced hospital-based cardiac interventional services such as cardiac catheterization, pacemakers, and minimally-invasive heart valve replacement delivered at our affiliated hospitals.

We have been providing premier service and setting the trusted standard of excellence for keeping hearts healthy for over 20 years. Contact our world-class team at Temecula Valley Cardiology to maintain or restore your cardiovascular health. Call 951-698-4600 today.

(COVID-19 NOTICE - During the current COVID-19 Emergency some elective cardiac testing may be limited. Please call our office at 951-698-4600 for additional details.)

Diagnostic Studies

Diagnostic Studies : (Pet CT)

Cardiac PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) is an advanced imaging technique used to assess heart function and detect various cardiac conditions. It combines two imaging modalities—PET and CT—to provide detailed, high-resolution images of the heart and surrounding tissues.Here’s a breakdown of the two components:

  1. PET (Positron Emission Tomography):
    PET scans provide information about the metabolic activity of tissues. For cardiac PET, a small amount of radioactive tracer (usually a form of glucose or a perfusion agent like rubidium or nitrogen) is injected into the bloodstream. The PET scanner detects the radiation emitted by the tracer and creates images that show how well blood is flowing through the heart and whether there are areas with reduced blood supply, which could indicate issues like coronary artery disease or ischemia (lack of oxygen to the heart).

  2. CT (Computed Tomography):
    CT scans use X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body. When combined with PET, CT helps to localize the areas of abnormal metabolic activity detected by the PET scan. This allows for more accurate anatomical imaging, helping to pinpoint exactly where any issues, such as blockages in coronary arteries or heart structure abnormalities, are located.

Applications:

  • Assessing coronary artery disease (CAD): Cardiac PET/CT is highly effective in identifying regions of the heart that are not receiving enough blood due to blockages in the coronary arteries.
  • Evaluating myocardial perfusion: It helps determine if parts of the heart muscle are not getting adequate blood flow, which can be indicative of a heart attack or other conditions.
  • Risk assessment in patients with chest pain: Cardiac PET/CT can help differentiate between patients who may need urgent intervention and those who can be managed conservatively.
  • Detecting cardiac inflammation: It can be used to monitor heart inflammation associated with diseases such as myocarditis.

Benefits:

  • Non-invasive: The procedure does not require surgery and can provide a comprehensive evaluation of heart health.
  • High sensitivity and accuracy: It offers excellent sensitivity for detecting coronary artery disease, myocardial viability, and other heart conditions.
  • Simultaneous functional and anatomical assessment: The fusion of PET and CT allows for both functional (how well the heart is working) and anatomical (structure of the heart and blood vessels) evaluation in one scan.

Procedure: The patient will be asked to lie on a scanning table, and the radioactive tracer is injected intravenously. After a waiting period to allow the tracer to circulate, the PET and CT scans are performed. The entire process usually takes between 30 minutes to 1 hour.In summary, cardiac PET/CT is a powerful imaging tool that helps healthcare providers assess heart health with high precision by combining functional and anatomical data. It is often used for diagnosing coronary artery disease, evaluating heart function, and guiding treatment decisions.