Cardiologist in Puerto Vallarta

Clinical and preventive cardiology in Puerto Vallarta

Dr. Diego Torres is a board-certified cardiologist who sees patients at Torre Médica, Hospital Vallarta Medical Center, one of the city's largest hospital complexes. The practice focuses on clinical and preventive cardiology: identifying risk factors before they turn into a heart attack, a serious arrhythmia or heart failure.

A single visit includes a focused medical history, a complete cardiovascular examination and a 12-lead electrocardiogram. When the case warrants it, an echocardiogram, a 24-hour Holter monitor or a stress test is ordered directly, with no need to travel to another hospital.

When should you see a cardiologist in Puerto Vallarta?

Many patients discover a heart problem only after years of high blood pressure, high cholesterol or excess weight. These are clear reasons to request a cardiology evaluation:

• Chest pain or pressure, especially when it appears with physical effort.
• Palpitations or a feeling that your heart skips or races.
• Shortness of breath when climbing stairs or walking quickly.
• High blood pressure found on recent check-ups.
• A family history of heart attack, angina or sudden death before age 60.
• Diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity or a long sedentary lifestyle.
• A cardiovascular check-up before starting a sports routine or elective surgery.

Cardiology services available

Each study is ordered only when it adds useful information for your diagnosis or treatment. Nothing is requested "as routine."