| Heart & Vascular Institute
Over the past 30 years, Sacred Heart Hospital has established itself as the largest and most innovative provider of cardiovascular health care in Northwest Florida. From testing to treatment to recovery, our Regional Heart and Vascular Institute provides comprehensive and compassionate care for persons with cardiovascular diseases. Our team of highly skilled cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, vascular surgeons, and interventional radiologists provide specialized care in all areas of cardiovascular care. We utilize the latest techniques for diagnosis and treatment of:
Coronary artery disease
Heart failure
Heart rhythm disorders
Chest pain
Stroke
Peripheral vascular disease
Abdominal aortic aneurysms
Varicose veins
Other problems related to blocked or narrowed blood vessels.
Sacred Heart was named a UnitedHealth Premium cardiac specialty center in 2004 by UnitedHealthcare in recognition of Sacred Heart's high quality, efficiency and broad capabilities to treat all stages of heart disease. Sacred Heart's program for interventional cardiology and interventional radiology is one of the busiest in Florida. We also are Northwest Florida's leader in heart surgery, a position we have held since Sacred Heart performed the area's first open heart surgery in 1972. For details on our cardiovascular services or ways you can prevent heart and vascular disease, click on any of the topics on the right side of this page.
Sacred Heart Hospital has been designated by UnitedHealthcare as a Cardiac Center of Excellence, based on Sacred Heart’s high quality, efficiency and broad capabilities to treat all stages of heart disease. The UnitedHealthcare designation as a cardiac specialty center identifies hospitals nationwide for their experience and expertise in cardiac care.
Smoking, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure and excess weight are all factors that can put you at risk for heart disease. Sacred Heart also offers successful weight management and smoking cessation programs. For more information, call 416-1600.
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