Advanced donor-funded technology helps Hoag physicians deliver faster procedures, better outcomes, and improved quality of life for patients with complex heart rhythm disorders.
At Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute, leadership in cardiovascular care is built through scale, experience, and an unrelenting commitment to what’s next.
Today, the institute stands as the destination for heart care in Orange County. It is the busiest cardiovascular surgery program in the region. This volume reflects not only the trust of patients and referring physicians but also the strength of a program designed to handle the most complex cardiovascular cases.
Supporting this work is a comprehensive, growing team: more than 80 cardiologists, 10 vascular surgeons, four cardiac surgeons, eight cardiac anesthesiologists, and seven nurse practitioners, all aligned around one goal—delivering exceptional care for every patient who comes through Hoag’s doors.
Hand in hand with this scale is a shared commitment to excellence—and to staying firmly on the leading edge of cardiovascular medicine. Hoag hysicians are actively advancing innovation, with over 22 open clinical trials underway and continued investment in technologies that allow them to diagnose and treat patients with greater precision, confidence, and efficiency.
Precision That Translates to Better Outcomes
One recent example is the implementation of advanced electrophysiology (EP) mapping and ablation technology, made possible through philanthropy and already delivering measurable impact.
This technology helps doctors see and understand abnormal heart rhythms in far greater detail and then treat them precisely, often in the same procedure.
Using sophisticated mapping tools, physicians create a highly detailed, real-time “map” of the heart’s electrical signals. That map allows them to pinpoint exactly where dangerous or irregular rhythms are starting. Once identified, doctors can correct the problem using targeted energy to restore a normal heart rhythm, without affecting healthy heart tissue.
“This technology gives us a clearer understanding of complex arrhythmias and the ability to treat them precisely in the same procedure,” said Rajesh Banker, MD, MPH, cardiac electrophysiologist at Hoag. “That combination is a real step forward in electrophysiology care.”
For patients, the benefits are tangible:
“This technology enhances how confidently and efficiently we can care for patients with challenging rhythm disorders,” Dr. Banker added. “It’s a meaningful differentiator in how we deliver advanced EP care at Hoag.”
Together, they position the Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute among a small number of regional programs able to offer this level of precision-driven electrophysiology care.
Philanthropy Powering What’s Next
“Philanthropy plays a crucial role in advancing patient care by enabling early access to innovative tools,” said Dr. Banker. “These investments have a direct, lasting impact on patient outcomes.”
The acquisition of Hoag’s advanced EP mapping systems was made possible through the generosity of visionary donors, including:
Their support is helping Hoag deliver more precise, efficient, and effective care today and for years to come. If you would like to offer your support and help advance the next generation of cardiovascular innovation and care at the Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute, please contact Kristen Rasmussen, executive director, development at (949) 764-8823 or Kristen.Rasmussen@hoag.org.
