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Now Welcoming Julia Norton, PA-C & Liz Thurmond, NP
We’ve expanded our team at High Desert Heart & Vascular! Meet Julia and Liz—experienced, patient-focused providers who strengthen our mission of delivering personalized, affordable cardiology care in Boise and the Treasure Valley.
Cardiac amyloidosis is a serious but often underrecognized condition that occurs when abnormal protein deposits—called amyloid—build up in the heart tissue, affecting its ability to function properly. In this informative presentation, our expert physician breaks down the basics of cardiac amyloidosis, including common symptoms, how the condition is diagnosed, and the latest advancements in treatment options.
Our practice has been using Pulse Field Ablation (PFA) to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib) with great success. This minimally invasive procedure uses targeted electrical pulses to regulate abnormal heart rhythms, offering quicker recovery times and fewer complications than traditional methods.
Curious about your heart health? Coronary artery calcium scoring is a quick, non-invasive test that helps detect signs of coronary artery disease before symptoms appear. Learn how this low-dose CT scan works, its benefits and limitations, and how it can help guide your heart care decisions. Read more to see if this test is right for you.
Heart disease is the leading cause of Death in the U.S. When traditional risk assessment isn’t enough, High Desert Heart & Vascular turns to the power of Ultrafast CT with AI for early detection.