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At ValleyCare we understand that cardiovascular disease affects millions of people. We are proud to offer a comprehensive heart program that includes community outreach, noninvasive diagnostic testing, interventional cardiology, open-heart surgery for treatment of coronary artery and valve disease, and cardiac rehabilitation. In addition, ValleyCare's affiliation with UCSF Children's Hospital also provides services for Pediatric Cardiology.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States surpassing the next seven causes of death combined, including cancer. The American Heart Association recommends that heart attack prevention begin by age 20. Understanding your risk factors is the first step. If you have risks, talk to your doctor about treatment and positive lifestyle changes.
Major Risk Factors You Can Change:
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Smoking – the risk is 2-4 times greater in smokers |
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High Cholesterol |
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High Blood Pressure |
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Physical Inactivity |
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Obesity |
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Diabetes |
Heart Assessment
Click here to take the American Heart Assocation's My Life Check heart assessment.
American Heart Association Award
 Cardiac Services at ValleyCare received the American Heart Association achievement award for success in implementing a higher standard of cardiac care that effectively improves treatment of heart attack patients, and listed ValleyCare among the top 173 hospitals in the United States adhering to their evidenced based guidelines.
Surgery/Cardiac Cath Lab
ValleyCare Medical Center
5555 W. Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Cardiac Rehabilitation
LifeStyleRx
1119 E. Stanley Blvd.
Livermore, CA 94550
For referral to a ValleyCare cardiologist, please visit the ValleyCare Physician Network or call
(800) 719-9111. |
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