Heart Treatment and Diagnosis

Jorge Gonzalez, MD, reviews images of a heart at his desk, representing heart treatment and diagnosis at Scripps Health.

Jorge Gonzalez, MD, Cardiology, Scripps Clinic

Scripps cardiologists have a comprehensive range of tools and resources, all geared toward accurately diagnosing each patient individually. A cohesive multidisciplinary team is dedicated to determining your exact diagnosis and then planning a course of treatment for you.


U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked Scripps as one of America's Best Hospitals in the nation, and the best in San Diego, for cardiology and heart surgery.

Heart surgery

Two Scripps cardiac surgeons perform heart surgery.

Heart surgery

Heart disease prevention

A group of people participate in an exercise class to help prevent heart disease.

Heart disease prevention

Cardiac rehabilitation

People exercising while their vital signs are monitored, representing technologically advanced heart care at Scripps.

Cardiac rehabilitation

Heart disease tests

Scripps Clinic cardiologist George Wesbey III, MD, reviews the results of a patient's diagnostic tests for heart disease.

Heart disease tests

Our approach to heart treatment and diagnosis

Cardiology care at Scripps involves a wide range of tests, procedures and support. From diagnosis to treatment and beyond, your heart care at Scripps may include:

Heart tests

Lifestyle changes

  • Stress reduction
  • Smoking cessation
  • Diet
  • Exercise
  • Diabetes management 
  • Medications
  • Aspirin
  • ACE inhibitors
  • Warfarin
  • Antiplatelets
  • Isosorbide dinitrate/hydralazine hydrochloride
  • Beta-blockers
  • Antibiotics

Minimally invasive procedures

Surgery