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Cardiology

Our dedicated team of specialists focuses on diagnosing, managing, and preventing cardiovascular disease so you can keep your heart as healthy as possible.

Heart care that doesn’t miss a beat

Learning you have a heart condition brings a flood of concerns and questions. Our award-winning cardiologists are here to get you the answers you need, help you understand your condition, and guide you on the right path forward.

Diagnosis and treatment

Cardiologists assess patient’s heart health and manage various conditions like chest pain, high blood pressure, and heart failure.

Medication management

Cardiologists work with the patient to identify medications that work best to help lower risk of heart disease.

Preventive care

Cardiologists play a crucial role in preventing heart disease by identifying risk factors and managing existing conditions.

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Advancing cardiology

We offer comprehensive care tailored to your unique needs, including these services.

  • Preventative Care

  • Cardiac Imaging (CT, MRI, Echo, Nuclear)

  • Electrophysiology, Arrhythmia or Heart Rhythm

  • Cardiac Catheterization or Coronary Intervention

  • Cardiac or Vascular Surgery

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation

  • Heart Failure, Transplant and Artificial Heart

  • Pacemakers and Defibrillators

  • Education and Support

Jessica Boydston
Meet your team

Meet Jessica Boydston, NP

Meet Jessica Boydston, a friendly nurse practitioner at Intermountain Health, dedicated to providing exceptional care by listening to her patient's health concerns and understanding their backgrounds. Motivated by her love and interest in heart care, Jessica is eager to educate patients on the medical advancements in treating heart issues so they can live their healthiest lives possible

Alexis Skarda
Patient story

Watch Alexis' story

For nearly 10 years, professional mountain bike racer Alexis Skarda struggled with supraventricular tachycardia, an irregularly rapid heartbeat that develops when the normal electrical impulses of the heart are disrupted. "As a professional athlete I need to be able to depend on my heart to allow me to do what I love. Thanks to Dr. Moore and the team at St. Mary’s I have a future now

As a professional athlete I need to be able to depend on my heart to allow me to do what I love. Thanks to Dr. Moore and the team

Alexis

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