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The St. Helena Region of Hospitals, which includes
St. Helena Hospital Napa Valley, St. Helena Hospital
Clear Lake and St. Helena Hospital Center for Behavioral Health,
has combined with Ukiah Valley Medical Center and
Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital in Willits to form the
Northern California Network of Adventist Health.
Live Younger Longer is published as a community service for the
friends and patrons of St. Helena Hospital,
10 Woodland Road, St. Helena, CA 94574, telephone
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STEVEN HERBER, MD
Interim CEO | St. Helena Region Hospitals
We strive to be the destination of choice for all who seek to
live younger longer. Being a destination of choice also means
patients from across the country seek out our providers at the
Adventist Heart Institute when they need care that’s not widely
available. Our heart program is a particular draw for patients
because of our innovative approach to heart care.
This issue of
Live Younger Longer
highlights innovation in
cardiovascular care. We’re incredibly fortunate to have talented
specialists and the most sophisticated techniques available right
here, close to where you call home. You can have peace of mind knowing that if you have
a heart problem, you don’t have to go anywhere else for care. In this issue, you’ll see:
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Our electrophysiologists and cardiac surgeons have joined forces to treat
atrial fibrillation with the revolutionary hybrid maze procedure. Together, these
specialists strategically “scar” the inside and outside of the heart to treat persistent
atrial fibrillation.
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We’re one of few locations in the area that can treat aortic aneurysms. Readers
can learn more about how they are diagnosed and treated.
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Our interventional cardiologists are offering transradial (through the arm)
catheterization. Traditionally, catheterization tubes are inserted into the groin.
With this new approach, the catheter is placed in the wrist, which results in
fewer complications for patients who are already under stress.
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Lastly, we are proud to announce the opening of a Women’s Heart Center,
a dedicated team of specialists who not only understand the nuances of
diagnosing women’s heart disease but also understand the most effective
ways of treating it. This team of specialists is available throughout Napa,
Lake and Mendocino counties.
Adventist Heart Institute is committed to helping those with heart disease improve
their health.
Live Younger Longer
is one way we extend that caring to you.
An Innovative Approach to a Healthier Heart
Adventist Heart Institute
in this issue
Resolutions for a Healthier Heart
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Obesity and Heart Disease
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Heart Disease: Men vs. Women
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Hybrid Maze Procedure:
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New Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation
Silent Threat: Do You
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Have Metabolic Syndrome?
Cardiac Catheterization:
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Transradial Approach
Aortic Aneurysms –
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Are You at Risk?
Join Us for Classes and Events
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Obesity&Heart
Disease –Steps
YouCanTake
NewHybridMazeProcedure:
An InnovativeTreatment
forAtrialFibrillation
CouldYouHave
MetabolicSyndrome?
CardiacCatheterizations:
AccessingYourHeart
ThroughYourWrist
AorticAneurysms -
AreYou atRisk?
YOUNGER LONGER
Women vs. Men
Heart Disease:
