Advanced cardiothoracic surgery
At MountainStar Cardiovascular Surgery, we believe that no one should have to live in fear of the effects of heart or vascular complications. We ensure that Northern Utah has experienced cardiology advocates in your corner, applying leading-edge surgical techniques to combat cardiovascular issues and get you living the life you love.
About MountainStar Cardiovascular Surgery
Your well-being is our priority. Our surgical techniques are utilized for your benefit, employing minimally invasive methods whenever possible so that you can recover faster and rejoin the life you've been missing.
Conditions we treat
As dedicated providers, our mission is to help you live a longer, healthier and happier life. The functionality of your heart and vessels cannot be understated, so we make sure that all of your concerns and questions are addressed so that we can move to treatment as quickly as possible. Regardless of your condition, the level of care is always the same. We use surgery to treat cardiovascular conditions, such as:
- Acute lung infection
- Atrial fibrillation (AFib)
- Carotid artery stenosis
- Chest infections
- Complications from Marfan syndrome
- Emphysema
- Endocarditis
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Esophageal cancer
- Heart attack
- Heart disease
- Heart failure
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
- Lung cancer
- Pleural effusion
- Pneumothorax
- Valve disease
- Ventricular septal abnormalities
Diagnostic testing services
It is important to be able to get a full glimpse of your body's health and how it has been or could be affected by a cardiovascular issue. We offer a wide range of diagnostic and imaging tests that can be done to get to the bottom of whatever you may be experiencing, in order to properly prepare us for surgery. These available tests include:
- Cardiac positron emission tomography (PET)
- Chest X-ray
- Computerized tomography (CT) scans
- Coronary calcium scan
- Echocardiogram, with and without contrast
- Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
- Electrophysiology (EP) studies
- Lung biopsy
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Thoracoscopy
Surgeries we perform
Before performing any procedure, we prepare you for the realities of surgery, while working to reassure you and establish trust. With our focused, team approach, we are confident that after a successful procedure, you can recover effectively and enjoy a better quality of life. All treatment plans are personalized to fit your needs. Our board-certified cardiac and thoracic surgeons are equipped to perform a diverse array of surgical procedures, including:
- Aortic aneurysm repair
- Aortic root replacement
- Cardiac ablations
- Coronary bypass surgery
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
- Lobectomy
- Lung resection
- Maze surgery
- Open heart surgery
- Peripheral vascular grafting
- Pneumonectomy
- Sternal plating
- Thoracic chest wall tumor removal
- Thoracotomy
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
- Valve surgery, including aortic, mitral and pulmonary
- Ventricular assist device implantation
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
As dedicated providers, our mission is to help you live a longer, healthier and happier life. The functionality of your heart and vessels cannot be understated, so we make sure that all of your concerns and questions are addressed so that we can move to treatment as quickly as possible. Regardless of your condition, the level of care is always the same. We use surgery to treat cardiovascular conditions, such as:
- Acute lung infection
- Atrial fibrillation (AFib)
- Carotid artery stenosis
- Chest infections
- Complications from Marfan syndrome
- Emphysema
- Endocarditis
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Esophageal cancer
- Heart attack
- Heart disease
- Heart failure
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
- Lung cancer
- Pleural effusion
- Pneumothorax
- Valve disease
- Ventricular septal abnormalities
It is important to be able to get a full glimpse of your body's health and how it has been or could be affected by a cardiovascular issue. We offer a wide range of diagnostic and imaging tests that can be done to get to the bottom of whatever you may be experiencing, in order to properly prepare us for surgery. These available tests include:
- Cardiac positron emission tomography (PET)
- Chest X-ray
- Computerized tomography (CT) scans
- Coronary calcium scan
- Echocardiogram, with and without contrast
- Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
- Electrophysiology (EP) studies
- Lung biopsy
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Thoracoscopy
Before performing any procedure, we prepare you for the realities of surgery, while working to reassure you and establish trust. With our focused, team approach, we are confident that after a successful procedure, you can recover effectively and enjoy a better quality of life. All treatment plans are personalized to fit your needs. Our board-certified cardiac and thoracic surgeons are equipped to perform a diverse array of surgical procedures, including:
- Aortic aneurysm repair
- Aortic root replacement
- Cardiac ablations
- Coronary bypass surgery
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
- Lobectomy
- Lung resection
- Maze surgery
- Open heart surgery
- Peripheral vascular grafting
- Pneumonectomy
- Sternal plating
- Thoracic chest wall tumor removal
- Thoracotomy
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
- Valve surgery, including aortic, mitral and pulmonary
- Ventricular assist device implantation
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
Preparing for your visit
We strive to inform patients about financial expectations regarding healthcare services and prepare them for upcoming procedures.