Sequoia Cardiovascular Associates

05/23/2026

Advanced heart care, local expertise. Proud of Dr. Gupta and Dr. Singla for helping lead this next chapter in cardiac care for the central valley.

Lifesaving heart care is now available at Adventist Health Tulare.

The hospital expanded its cardiovascular program with a modernized cardiac cath lab, where an expert cardiology team is performing percutaneous coronary intervention, which is a procedure to treat blocked arteries that supply blood to the heart.

This means community members who may have needed to travel outside the area for certain heart procedures can now access advanced cardiac care closer to home.

With upgraded technology and an experienced team, Adventist Health Tulare is helping bring faster, more connected heart care to the region.

Learn more: https://ahlink.org/4nspbug

05/14/2026

We’re proud to introduce our new Cardiac PET/CT Program — bringing advanced heart imaging technology closer to home for our community.

This state-of-the-art system allows us to capture clearer, more detailed images of the heart, helping support earlier and more accurate diagnosis and care.

What this means for our patients:
✔️ Faster scan times
✔️ More comfortable imaging experience
✔️ Lower radiation exposure
✔️ Personalized treatment planning
✔️ High-quality, reliable results

We are also the only local diagnostic center offering myocardial blood flow (MBF) assessments with Cardiac PET/CT stress testing.

Why does that matter?
MBF imaging can help identify reduced blood flow that may not appear on traditional stress tests and may help explain symptoms like chest discomfort — even when other results appear normal.

At Sequoia Cardiovascular Associates, we remain committed to bringing leading-edge cardiovascular care and innovation to the Central Valley.

And we’re not stopping there…
Coming Soon: CT Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring!

Your heart deserves advanced care — close to home. Trust us with your heart health, make an appointment by calling 559-733-7010.

04/02/2026

✨ Something big is coming to Tulare & Kings County…

We’re getting closer to opening the most advanced cardiac and vascular diagnostic imaging center in the region.

Designed with cutting-edge technology and patient comfort in mind, this new center will help bring faster answers, earlier detection, and exceptional heart care—closer to home.

Stay tuned for more updates!

03/31/2026

Celebrating three incredible cardiologist on Doctor’s Day. ❤️

With skilful hands, sharp minds, and compassionate hearts, you make a difference in countless lives every day. Thank you for the care, dedication, and hope you bring to every heartbeat. 

Happy Doctor’s day to three exceptional doctors who truly care from the heart.



03/26/2026

✨A Legacy of Firsts in Tulare and Kings County

Sequoia Cardiovascular Associates has a longstanding history of innovation and leadership in cardiovascular care. We are proud to be the first cardiology group in Tulare and Kings county to offer:

✅ Coronary angioplasty
✅ Minimally invasive transcatheter valve replacement
✅ Left atrial appendage occlusion (WATCHMAN)
✅ Patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure
✅ Atrial septal defect (ASD) closure
✅ The MitraClip procedure

Our commitment to advancing heart care ensures patients have access to the most modern, evidence‑based therapies close to home.

✅ Understanding the MitraClip Procedure
A minimally invasive treatment option for mitral regurgitation, offering an alternative to open‑heart surgery.

✨ What Is MitraClip?
MitraClip is a catheter‑based procedure designed to repair a leaking mitral valve by placing a small clip that helps the valve close more effectively. This reduces backward blood flow and alleviates symptoms caused by mitral regurgitation.

✨ Why It Matters:
• Minimally invasive alternative to surgery
• Shorter hospital stay and faster recovery
• Improves symptoms such as shortness of breath
• Excellent option for patients considered high risk for open‑heart surgery

✨ How It’s Performed:
A catheter is inserted through a vein in the leg and advanced to the heart. The clip is then attached to the mitral valve, improving its function—often with immediate clinical benefit.

📞 To schedule an appointment, call 559‑733‑7010.

Our team is here to support your heart and vascular health with expertise, compassion, and the latest in cardiovascular treatment.

❤️ Helping patients breathe easier and live healthier, more comfortable lives.

03/19/2026

Why Choose Sequoia Cardiovascular Associates?
We’re proud to have the most experienced cardiovascular specialists in Tulare and Kings County—and we are Visalia’s only cardiology group offering fully comprehensive heart care, including treatment for complex coronary and structural heart disease.
Featured ❤️ Case: Minimally Invasive ASD Closure
Today we’re highlighting a procedure called percutaneous closure of an atrial septal defect (ASD)—a minimally invasive technique performed through a vein, allowing patients to avoid open‑heart surgery and enjoy a faster recovery.

What is an Atrial Septal Defect?
An ASD is a hole in the wall between the heart’s two upper chambers. This opening allows extra blood to flow where it shouldn’t, causing the heart and lungs to work harder. Closing the defect can prevent long‑term complications and improve heart function.

Advanced care. Local expertise. Better outcomes. That’s the Sequoia Cardiovascular Associates difference.

To make an appointment, please call 559-733-7010

12/31/2025

As we welcome the New Year, all of us at SCA want to take a moment to thank you for trusting us with your heart and your health.

Our commitment remains the same: to provide compassionate, high-quality cardiovascular care while treating every patient like family. We are grateful to be part of this community and honored to care for you and your loved ones.

Wishing you a year filled with good health, strong hearts, and moments that truly matter.

Happy New Year from all of us at Sequoia Cardiovascular Associates!

Please note that our office is closed and will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.

09/25/2025

Be the heartbeat behind the notes - join our team!
Flexible, rewarding, and hands-on medical experience.
If you or anyone you know is looking for a medical scribe position, email us at: [email protected]

05/24/2025

Now accepting new patients.

04/30/2025

Ankur Gupta, MD, FACC is a skilled and highly experienced board-certified interventional cardiologist, whose priority is to provide timely and exceptional care to his patients.

He specializes in procedures such as cardiac catheterization, coronary intervention, transcatheter valve replacement (TAVR), Left Atrial Appendage occlusion (Watchman ™) and PFO/ASD closure to treat the full range of cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and valvular heart disease, to name a few.

Dr. Gupta established the first structural heart program in Tulare County by starting the Transcatheter heart valve program in 2018. He was the first interventional cardiologist to perform minimally invasive heart valve replacement in Tulare and Kings County and has a proven record of excellent results.

He holds board certifications in Nuclear cardiology, Adult echocardiography, General cardiology, and Interventional cardiology and Vascular interpretation.

To make an appointment with Dr. Ankur Gupta, please call 559-733-7010.