# Coastal Cardiology of Orange County > Coastal Cardiology of Orange County provides comprehensive cardiovascular care in Ladera Ranch and Irvine, California. Coastal Cardiology of Orange County offers state-of-the-art, comprehensive cardiovascular care for conditions such as valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure, and coronary artery disease. The practice provides various diagnostic tests and screenings, including cardiac stress testing, ECG/EKG, echocardiogram, and nuclear stress testing, for symptoms like chest pain, fainting, shortness of breath, and hypertension. Advanced procedures like cardiac arrhythmia management, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, cardiac ablation, and cardiac catheterization are available. The practice serves the South Orange County and Irvine communities and is affiliated with local hospitals. Disclaimer: This information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. ## Key Pages - [Echo Lab](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/echo-lab-) - [Vein Center](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/vein-center) ## Booking & Contact - [Schedule](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/schedule) - [Contact Us](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/contact-us) - [Ladera Ranch Office](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/ladera-ranch-ca) - [Irvine Office](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/irvine-ca) ## Providers - [Brett M Wertman, MD, FACC](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/brett-m-wertman-md-facc) - [Huy T Nguyen, MD, FACC](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/huy-t-nguyen-md-facc) - [Teferi Mitiku, MD, FACC](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/teferi-mitiku-md-facc) ## Services - [Preventative Cardiology](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/preventative-cardiology) - [Heart Attack & Stroke Risk Screening](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/heart-attack-stroke-risk-screening): Preventive evaluation for cardiovascular events. - [Chest Pain](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/chest-pain): Comprehensive care for persistent chest pain, a symptom of heart conditions. - [Shortness of Breath](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/shortness-of-breath): Diagnosis and treatment for unexplained breathing difficulties related to heart disease. - [Fainting](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/fainting): Diagnostic testing and treatment plans for recurrent fainting episodes. - [Hypertension](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/hypertension): Treatment and prevention strategies for high blood pressure. - [Coronary Artery Disease](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/coronary-artery-disease): Diagnosis and treatment for blockages in coronary arteries. - [Heart Attack](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/heart-attack): Rehabilitation services and preventive screenings. - [Congestive Heart Failure](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/congestive-heart-failure): Comprehensive care for managing congestive heart failure. - [Cardiac Arrhythmia Management](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/cardiac-arrhythmia-management): Personalized management for irregular heartbeats. - [Atrial Fibrillation](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/atrial-fibrillation): Treatment plans for irregular heartbeat to reduce stroke risk. - [Valvular Heart Disease](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/valvular-heart-disease): Comprehensive care, including surgical repair, for heart valve damage. - [Venous Insufficiency](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/venous-insufficiency): Comprehensive care, including vein ablation, for chronic venous insufficiency. - [ECG/EKG](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/ecg-ekg): Noninvasive diagnostic test to measure electrical signals in the heart. - [Echocardiogram (Heart Ultrasound)](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/echocardiogram-heart-ultrasound): Diagnostic heart ultrasound to identify underlying heart conditions. - [Nuclear Stress Testing](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/nuclear-stress-testing): Diagnostic tool to evaluate blood flow to the heart at rest and under exertion. - [Holter & Event Monitoring](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/holter-event-monitoring): Longer-term monitoring of heart rhythm to catch infrequent abnormalities. - [Cardiac Catheterization](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/cardiac-catheterization): Minimally invasive procedure for diagnosing and treating heart conditions. - [Cardiac Ablation](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/cardiac-ablation): Minimally invasive procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythms. - [Pacemaker & Defibrillator](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/pacemaker-defibrillator): Implantation and monitoring services for devices regulating heart rates. - [Aortic Stenosis / TAVR](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/aortic-stenosis-tavr): Diagnosis and treatment for aortic stenosis, including TAVR procedure. - [Cardiac Stress Test](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/cardiac-stress-test): Diagnostic test to show heart function under increased demand. - [General Heart Health](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/general-heart-health) - [Symptoms](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/symptoms) - [Heart Conditions](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/heart-conditions) - [Diagnostics](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/diagnostics) - [Procedures](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/procedures) - [High Cholesterol](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/high-cholesterol): Management and treatment to prevent cardiovascular complications. - [Supraventricular Tachycardia](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/supraventricular-tachycardia): Diagnosis and treatment for abnormally fast heart rates. - [CardioMEMS](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/cardio-mems): Device implantation for continuous heart failure monitoring. - [WATCHMAN Device](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/watchman-device): Device implantation to prevent blood clots in atrial fibrillation patients. ## Policies - [Our Terms](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/our-terms) - [Your Privacy](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/your-privacy) - [Accessibility Statement](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/accessibility-statement) ## Patient Resources - [Patient Resources](https://www.drdavidchangmd.com/patient-resources): Main page for patient information and forms. - [New Patient Forms](https://sa1s3.patientpop.com/assets/docs/359029.pdf) - [American Heart Association](http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Affiliate/Irvine/California/Home_UCM_WSA016_AffiliatePage.jsp) - [American Stroke Association](http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/) - [Heart Rhythm Society](http://www.hrsonline.org/Patient-Resources) ## Blog - [Blog Archive](https://www.shahmedicalcenter.com/blog-archive)