Cardiovascular Care With Heart

We help you meet your health goals and optimize your lifestyle.

Cardiovascular challenges can increase your risk of heart attacks, strokes, or cardiac arrest. Whether you’re seeking preventive care or recovering after a cardiac crisis, we offer top-notch treatments and personalized services to help you, and your heart, thrive.

• Call 307-885-5852 today to see our cardiologist!

Meet Dr. David Gonzalez

David Gonzalez, MD, FACC

Cardiologist

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Dr. Gonzalez brings over 30 years of medical expertise to Star Valley Health. With a lifetime love of sports and the outdoors, Dr. Gonzalez understands the connection between cardiovascular health and enjoying all that’s precious in life.

Whether you want to be fully energized to run around with the grandbabies or bring your best to hobbies like hiking or gardening, looking after your heart is key.

Dr. Gonzalez is board certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. He also brings a wealth of knowledge from working with some of the country’s top athletes as a cardiologist for the Denver Nuggets for a decade.

A Full Range of Cardiac Support

We treat a broad scope of conditions, including but not limited to:

Cardiac Rehab To Support Your Recovery

If you’ve experienced a heart attack or are recovering from an operation, we offer cardiac rehabilitation to help you get back to your daily rhythms. You’ll find a supportive environment to learn about your condition, how to manage your medication, and how to create a nutrition and fitness plan. A heart attack or major surgery can be a life-changing event. We also offer support groups to help you through this time.

Don’t wait until a crisis to start looking after your heart! But if you are experiencing symptoms of a heart attack — like pressure in your chest, pain in your arms, and shortness of breath — call 911 immediately. We’re here for you 24/7.

Heart Disease: Numbers To Know

Your heart is one powerful organ. It keeps your overall health in check, circulating blood, oxygen, and nutrients. In an average lifespan, the heart beats about 2.5 billion times! A strong, healthy heart is essential to maintaining an active lifestyle and feeling in tip-top shape.

Millions of Americans live with heart conditions. Routine screenings and healthy lifestyle habits can play a key role in heart health management. Here’s a look at cardiovascular disease in the US:

• In the US, a heart attack or stroke occurs about every 40 seconds.
• More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital each year.
• By 2035, it’s projected that over 130 million US adults will have some form of cardiovascular disease.

Whether you’re currently living with a heart condition or you’re seeking to prevent complications down the road, there are a number of healthy habits to keep in mind. Along with managing cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure, there are an array of lifestyle rhythms that help keep your heart happy and fit:

• Eating well and exercising helps support a healthy weight, which in turn can lower your cholesterol and reduce strain on your heart.
• Quitting smoking — and that includes e-cigarettes and vaping — can bring major gains. In fact, a year after quitting, your risk of heart disease can decrease by half!
• Don’t underestimate the value of a good night’s sleep. Getting a solid 7-9 hours of sleep a night helps your body refresh and recharge, and can also reduce your risk of chronic disease.

Cardiovascular Support Close To Home

Routine heart screenings are essential to detecting heart conditions early and maintaining treatment over time. We can treat many of the major heart diseases, and we offer rehabilitation services to support you every step of the way.

Your heart is working hard for you each day. Show it some love by making an appointment with our cardiology team at 307-885-5852.