At Dignity Health of Arizona, you can trust your heart to our experts. With a full range of cutting-edge services, we are a nationally recognized leader in heart and vascular care.

Understanding Arrhythmia

An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat: slow or fast. Bradycardia – a slow heart rate – is defined as below 60 beats per minute. A fast heart rate is called tachycardia and refers to a heart rate of 100 beats per minute or more. The Heart Center’s Arrhythmia Program helps get your heart back to a normal rate.

Our Arrhythmia Treatments

An implanted device under the skin in order to maintain a normal heart rate. Permanent pacemakers send electrical impulses to the heart muscle to correct a heart rate that is too slow. Pacemakers have other heart-rate functions that your physician will review with you.

Internal Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)

An internal cardiac defibrillator – a sophisticated electronic device – is implanted under the skin primarily to treat ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation.

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)

Used to improve the heart’s rhythm and the symptoms associated with the arrhythmia. An internal cardiac defibrillator – a sophisticated electronic device – is implanted under the skin primarily to treat ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation.

Cardiopulmonary refers to anything involving both the heart and lungs. They work dependently, exchanging gases and pumping blood, as seen in terms like CPR or cardiopulmonary disease. We diagnose this type of condition through:

Diagnostic Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram uses ultrasound to take pictures of the heart. Images are visible on a monitor and recorded to determine how well the heart is working.

Stress Echocardiogram

This exam reveals how well your heart works when you are exercising on either a treadmill or stationary bike. Even people who can’t exercise can participate in this test with medication that raises their heart rate without physical activity.

Nuclear Cardiac (Heart) Studies

During a nuclear cardiac study, the patient receives a small amount of radioactive tracer. A specially designed camera – which takes images of the heart – shows the location of the tracer. The results of these studies are reviewed by physicians to diagnose blockages.

Critical care services are dedicated to providing specialized, intensive medical attention for seriously ill or injured patients. Our comprehensive multidisciplinary team includes cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists (general and interventional), interventional radiologists, structural heart specialists, registered nurses, and a full spectrum of support staff.

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Our CVICU team specializes in caring for the surgical heart patient and their family members. Our CVICU health professionals use advanced monitoring and evidence-based guidelines to help patients and their families along a healing path to recovery.

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Our ICU healthcare professionals care for medical heart patients and their family members. They utilize advanced monitoring and evidence-based guidelines to promote the best possible outcomes for patients.

Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Enhancing the road to recovery for patients and their families, medical professionals in the PCU specialize in preparing patients and their families for the new challenges facing them on their path to wellness.

At Yavapai Regional Medical Center, our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is your personalized path to a stronger heart. This two-phase, individually tailored program seamlessly integrates expert-guided exercise, vital health education, and dedicated support. Your journey begins during your hospitalization with us and progresses, building your strength and independence every step of the way.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase 1

• Hospital-Based Start: We begin your rehabilitation journey in the hospital, integrating gentle exercises and crucial education about your specific heart condition.
• Empowering Lifestyle Changes: Our program supports you in developing and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits that promote lasting cardiovascular wellness.
• Structured Discharge Planning: We assist you in establishing clear discharge goals and identifying the resources and steps needed to continue your recovery effectively at home.
• Smooth Transition to Phase 2: This phase serves as a vital bridge, preparing you for successful progression into Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase 2.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase 2

• Individualized Program Development: Your specific needs guide our creation of a tailored program, involving you, your physician, and our specialized Cardiac Rehabilitation team to enhance strength and promote overall health.
• Empowering Lifestyle Changes: Our program supports you in developing and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits that promote lasting cardiovascular wellness.
• Supervised Exercise Sessions: Participate in individual exercise, with continuous monitoring and support from our Cardiac Rehabilitation team.
• Expert Counseling: Receive a dedicated 30-minute session with a dietitian, diabetes educator, or pharmacist to address personalized concerns during your program.
• Preventive & Management Focus: Our program emphasizes preventive strategies, education on managing heart disease risk factors, and comprehensive insights into heart health.

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