If you receive a diagnosis or your care team suggests a heart or vascular surgery, the world-class specialists at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute are here to provide fast access to expert opinions and leading-edge treatments.

Celebrating 20 years of clinical excellence, we are a leading destination for specialized care for common and complex heart and vascular conditions. Having treated patients from all 50 states and 27 countries, our goal is to help you get answers, no matter where you live. We strive to provide a seamless experience for our patients and referring physicians using a program called FAST or Facilitating Access and improving Scheduling Throughput. You will be contacted by a nurse coordinator within days of your first contact with us.

Whether you are recently diagnosed, have been told you need surgery, or have a condition that is rare or difficult to diagnose, our teams work together to evaluate and manage your heart and vascular care.

Along with advanced resources, our specialists offer world-renowned expertise. We are committed to providing you with comprehensive care for a better quality of life. Our approach places you at the center of your care team for treatment tailored to your needs. We collaborate with you to help you make informed decisions about care plans based on your specific condition, preferences and treatment goals. 

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BLUHM CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is ranked among the top 20 hospitals in the world for cardiac surgery by Newsweek and No. 7 in the nation for cardiology, heart & vascular surgery by U.S. News & World Report, 2024 - 2025. 

No matter who you are or where you live, our experts are here to help. From your first call, we will guide you at every step of your journey.

We will schedule a virtual visit with a nurse coordinator, who will be your point of contact and guide. The coordinator will:

• Recommend a physician for your visit.
• Help collect your medical records.
• Schedule your appointments and any tests and procedures.

After your intake visit with our nurse coordinator, our physicians will review your case. They will offer treatment recommendations tailored to your specific needs. Then, you will meet with a physician to discuss your treatment options and develop a treatment plan.

We offer virtual visits so you can get expert guidance right from your home. If you prefer an in-person visit or need tests, we have 19 convenient locations across the Chicago area.

Learn more about why patients throughout the nation seek heart and vascular care at Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute.

EXPERTS IN HEART AND VASCULAR CARE

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, which anchors Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, is ranked among the top hospitals in the world for heart surgery by Newsweek 2024.

Our highly specialized teams have extensive experience in caring for a wide range of heart care needs and conditions, including: 

• Heart valve disease
• Coronary artery disease
• Aortic diseases, including aortic aneurysms
• Advanced heart failure
• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

• Radiation-associated heart disease
• Pericardial disease
• Irregular heartbeats, including atrial fibrillation
• Heart disease and pregnancy
• Sports cardiology

WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY