Department of Cardiology

Alexander G. Stein, MD

Getting to the Heart of the Matter

Heart Care: We're Here for You

Heart disease is the nation's number one killer, an equal threat to men and women, a statistic that St. Mary Medical Center is addressing and offers a comprehensive program to help you take control.  If you've been diagnosed with heart disease, it is essential that you take action.  Even if you haven't, you need to understand the risks and take preventive action.

A Crucial Diagnostic Advantage

The first hurdle in addressing your heart concerns is to identify the problem.  St. Mary's all-digital cardiovascular imaging system advances conventional x-ray imaging to the next level.

Interventional Techniques that Save Lives

At St. Mary every patient's treatment is unique and based on individual diagnosis.  Our expert cardiac team works closely with you to determine the best course of action, using a minimally invasive treatment wherever possible to reduce risk and speed recovery.  The latest techniques are performed in the hospital's catheterization lab. 

  • Angioplasty
  • Stenting
  • Thrombectomy
  • Rotablator
  • Electrophysiology
  • RF Ablation
  • Internal Cardiac Defibrillator ( ICD)
  • Transesophageal Echocardiogram
  • Pacemakers
  • Cardioversion
  • Pericardiocentesis

Cardiac Surgical Procedures

St. Mary offers the full continuum of heart care, including surgical procedures when catheterization alternatives are not enough. We offer a variety of treatment techniques and technologies.

  • Complex Aortic Aneurysm
  • Maze Surgery
  • Implanted cardiac Defibrillator
  • Pacemaker Implants
  • Cardiac Tumor Surgical removal
  • Carotid Endarterectomy Surgery
  • Adult Congenital Heart Surgery
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft ( CABG )
  • Off pump CABG
  • Minimally Invasive CABG
  • Heart Valve replacement
  • Complex Valve repair Surgery
  • Left Ventricular Reconstruction
  • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

Less Invasive Surgical Alternatives

Minimally invasive procedures are an alternative and benefits include a smaller incision, shorter hospital stays, reduced pain and greater mobility after surgery.

The Cardiac Care Center can be reached at (562) 491-9015.

Caring for Our Patients

In addition to diagnosis and treatment, St. Mary offers: 

Education Programs:  Ongoing seminars and wellness sessions focused on heart care and disease prevention.

Rehabilitation:  Our Cardiac Rehabilitation Center is staffed by health care professionals to help you regain your heart health. Please call, (562) 491-9018