Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Program
Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for men and women. At Hoag, our dedicated team stands ready to help patients with coronary artery disease, heart attack, chronic total occlusion and more.
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Looking for the most advanced care for coronary artery disease in Orange County? You'll find it right here at Hoag. Connect with us to get started.
Nationally Rated, Locally Trusted
Nationally Rated for Heart Attack and Heart Bypass Surgery
For 2023-2024, U.S. News & World Report named Hoag a High-Performing Hospital — their highest distinction — in multiple cardiac disciplines, including Heart Attack and Heart Bypass Surgery.
View Hoag's Awards & AccreditationsDedicated Coronary Artery Disease Medical Team
A heart attack or diagnosis of coronary artery disease may often leave patients asking, “Where do I go from here?” At Hoag, we provide answers and much more through experienced clinical nurse navigators. Hoag’s clinical nurse navigator assists patients and their families, to help them access and navigate their care journey.
Meet The TeamHoag’s Cardiothoracic Surgery Team Earns Highest Distinction
Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart and Vascular Institute has earned the highest distinction possible, a three-star rating out of three stars, from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for three categories of surgery, including isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Learn MoreDesignated Cardiovascular Receiving Center by Emergency Medical Services
Hoag’s designation as a cardiovascular receiving center (CVRC) by Orange County Emergency Medical Services means our emergency departments are working with emergency transport personnel before you arrive and are then prepared to provide rapid assessment and treatment saving precious time to ensure the best possible outcome.
Coronary Artery Disease Conditions
Coronary Artery Disease Patient Stories
People who have been on a journey similar to yours share their experiences to provide you with hope and insight as you embark on your road to wellness. Perhaps you’ll have a story of your own that will one day inspire others.
Bypass Patient Grateful for His Winning Team
Dan Ryan is a competitive person with an abiding appreciation for sports. So, when he refers to Anthony Caffarelli, M.D.,…
Read MoreGenetic Heart Disease & the Importance of a Heart Healthy Life
Having a heart attack at 32 is horrible enough. But when you’re told that the cause of your ailment is…
Read MoreQuadruple Bypass Surgery Patient Thinks All Hospitals Can Learn from Hoag
Film and Broadway executive producer Ivan Williams can describe what it’s like to survive a heart attack. He can talk…
Read MoreYour Coronary Artery Disease Experts
If you're facing chronic total occlusion or other forms of coronary artery, you need the most advanced and most experienced program for coronary artery disease diagnosis and treatment. At Hoag, our multidisciplinary team provides streamlined access to a full array of advanced cardiovascular care tailored to the individual.
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Read our latest news and lifestyle articles about coronary artery disease at Hoag.
4 Tips to Avoid Holiday Heart Attacks
With holiday stress bursting like Santa’s sleigh and diet goals drowning in eggnog, it is little wonder that more people…
Read MoreHoag’s Cardiothoracic Surgery Team Earns Highest Distinction in Three Surgical Areas
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (Nov. 29, 2023) – Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart and Vascular Institute has earned the highest distinction…
Read MoreNow that I’ve been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, what steps should I take to manage my condition?
Coronary artery disease (CAD) develops when major blood vessels that supply your heart become damaged or diseased. It’s typically caused…
Read MoreAsk the Clinician – Lee F. Carter, M.D.
Q: A body scan found calcium (plaque) in my arteries. What should I do? A: Your arteries carry oxygen-rich blood…
Read MoreAtherosclerosis and How it Relates to Coronary Artery Disease
The tragedy of Coronary Artery Disease is that it is essentially an “after the fact” diagnosis. This means that a…
Read MoreHoag Becomes First OC Hospital to Offer New Heart Diagnostic Technology
Using an innovative new technology, cardiologists from the Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute at Hoag discovered that doctors…
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