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Expert care for every beat.

At RUSH, the department of Heart & Vascular Medicine are subspecialized experts trained in congenital heart disease in adults, coronary artery disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, heart rhythm disorders, and valve disease. RUSH’s top-ranked team of cardiologist treat adults with common, complex or rare condition.

If you have questions about your heart or blood vessel (vascular) health, RUSH has the answer. We routinely help people who:

Are experiencing first-time cardiovascular symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath
Were born with a heart abnormality
Are at risk for developing an inherited (genetic) heart condition Need help managing a chronic condition, such as heart failure, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), or peripheral artery disease Still have troubling symptoms despite trying various treatments
Are looking for a second opinion after being told their condition is difficult (or impossible) to treat

Our team of cardiovascular providers are experienced, this means we can promptly diagnose and treat any condition that comes our way.

You can trust us with all your heart.

U.S. News & World Report ranked Rush University Medical Center’s cardiology and cardiac surgery program among the best in the nation.

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At RUSH, we put our heart into treating yours.

At RUSH we offer a wide range of expert heart and vascular care. Our program includes:

RUSH Heart Center for Women

RUSH started the first program for women’s heart in Chicago. The program is dedicated to women's cardiovascular health and providers expert care and treatment to identifying cardiovascular disease and providing care designed specifically for women.

Coronary Artery Disease

Leading-edge care, diagnosis and treatment for coronary artery disease such as Coronary Artery Chronic Total Occlusion, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Angioplasty and Stenting.

RUSH Arrythmia Center

Experienced cardiac electrophysiologists use advanced technology to treat irregular heartbeats such as Atrial Fibrillation, Cardioversion, Catheter Ablation and Left Atrial Appendage Closure.

Heart Valve Disease

Diagnosing and treating conditions affecting heart valves, including using transcatheter techniques such as Aortic Valve Disease, Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease, Mitral Valve Disease and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Therapies.

RUSH Center for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

A variety of programs to prevent heart and vascular disease and improve your overall health. Programs include cardiac rehab, both in-person and virtual and the sports cardiology program.

Vascular Disease

Comprehensive care for patients with vein and artery diseases, using the newest techniques. Treating patients with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

Heart Failure

Progressive treatments and tests to stabilize heart failure and improve patients’ quality of life. The center treats patients with pulmonary hypertension, heart failure and ventricular devises.

Looking for a Cardiovascular Second Opinion?

It is important to know your treatment options and to have confidence in your physician. At RUSH, we can provide you with a second opinion so you can make smart treatment decisions.

Do you know your risks by heart?

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Half of the men and almost two-thirds of the women who die suddenly of coronary artery disease have no previous coronary artery disease warning signs. Taking this short, heart risk assessment will help you identify if you are at risk.

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