Stanford has one of the few programs in the U.S. dedicated to cardio-rheumatology.
The Stanford Health Care Cardio-Rheumatology program helps the many patients who have a heart condition along with rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, or a related rheumatologic disease. These and other inflammatory autoimmune diseases can be associated with serious heart problems. In some cases, heart-related symptoms can be a sign of advanced rheumatologic disease.
With expertise and experience in both cardiology and rheumatology, our specialists look at each patient holistically and at each cardiac condition in the context of underlying autoimmune disease. Our goal is to help all patients achieve the best possible control of their rheumatologic condition and all its effects, including its impact on the heart.
The cardiologists in our program collaborate closely with our rheumatologists to safely and effectively treat both cardiac diseases and rheumatologic diseases. Together, we develop a unified strategy and personalized care plan for each patient.