In The News
The Los Angeles Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Group are highly sought after experts for various media reports on cardiovascular and thoracic surgery trends. The group has been quoted in numerous television, radio and print reports.
 
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION
Brotman Medical Center
California Hospital Medical Center
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center
Little Company of Mary Hospital-Torrance
Marina Del Rey Hospital
St. Vincent Medical Center
Torrance Memorial Medical Center


If you have an Emergency Call 911
Los Angeles Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Group

The Los Angeles Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Group is dedicated to providing compassionate and thorough care to our patients. We are cardiovascular and thoracic specialists.

Our scope of practice includes:
- minimally invasive valvular heart surgery;
- stentless aortic valve surgery;
- off-pump coronary bypass surgery;
- adult cardiac surgery;
- surgery for benign and malignant disorders
- surgery for "sweaty palms syndrome"
Dr. James G. McPherson and Dr. Philippe H. Lemoine      
Mission
Our mission is to guide and educate patients in the matters of heart, lung and vascular care, and provide them with innovative, cutting edge and progressive choices in cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures.
 
Services
We offer cardiovascular medicine services, as well and provide screening history and physical examinations. Our Group has vast experience and is committed to delivering high quality patient care. We have a high surgical success rate and patient satisfaction. The Los Angeles Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Group is THE most excellent choice for patients with cardiac, thoracic and vascular problems.    VIEW MORE Image
 
In The News
The Los Angeles Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Group are highly sought after experts for various media reports on cardiovascular and thoracic surgery trends. The group has been quoted in numerous television, radio and print reports.    VIEW MORE Image
Patient Resources
What are the causes of a heart attack? A heart attack happens when a blood clot suddenly cuts off most or all blood supply to part of the heart. Cells in the heart muscle that do not receive enough oxygen-carrying blood begin to die. This can cause permanent damage to the heart muscle.    VIEW MORE

What are the common symptoms of a heart attack? Shortness of breath and sharp chest pains are classic heart attack symptoms.
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