Heart & Vascular Centers and Programs

At the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center at UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute, our multidisciplinary team offers a full spectrum of specialized care for adults with congenital heart disease. Through a unique partnership between the congenital heart experts at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital’s Congenital Heart Collaborative and UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute patient receive seamless care throughout their lifespan.

The Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Center at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute focuses on delivering lifesaving treatments for patients suffering from problems associated with heart failure, congestive heart failure and chronic heart failure.

University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute is recognized as a high-volume center of excellence, providing advanced diagnostic testing and treatment options to patients with any type of heart condition, including aortic diseases and conditions.

The Atrial Fibrillation Center offers the highest level of expertise in diagnosis and management of AF.

While cancer therapy has improved dramatically over the past several decades with a notable increase in survival rates, some cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation can potentially cause heart problems. University Hospitals offers leading-edge cardiovascular care for all cancer patients.

The Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute in Cleveland, Ohio, creates a successful path for rapid recovery from heart disease and lung disorders.

UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute’s Cardiovascular Imaging Center uses the latest and most innovative imaging equipment and techniques to quickly and accurately diagnose a variety of cardiovascular conditions. Our specialists participate in clinical research trials in a continuing effort to improve diagnostic procedures. A full array of cardiovascular imaging services, including echocardiograms, electrocardiograms and stress testing, are available at several convenient locations throughout northeast Ohio.

The Center for Advanced Heart and Vascular Care at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute is an innovative care delivery pathway created to dramatically improve the patient experience for complex cardiovascular imaging and procedures by combining the newest medical advancements, top experts, and best design all in one suite.

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The Center for Cardiovascular Genetics at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute specializes in evaluation, treatment, diagnosis and genetic counseling for individuals of all ages and their family members.

UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute’s Center for Cardiovascular Prevention is dedicated to prompt and precise diagnosis of heart disease as well as expert assessment and management of potential heart disease risk factors. Our general cardiologists and cardiovascular imaging specialists use an interdisciplinary approach to evaluate each patient, and patients can count on personalized care from experts who take the time to answer their questions.

The UH Center for Integrated and Novel Approaches in Vascular-Metabolic Disease brings together multiple University Hospitals disciplines in a unique platform to advance the understanding and treatment of cardiac and vascular complications of metabolic disease.

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For patients experiencing unexplained shortness of breath, or dyspnea, the specialists at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute offer advanced testing capabilities to help diagnose the underlying condition or cause of the breathlessness.

UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute’s Electrophysiology Center uses some of the most advanced technology available to diagnose and assess abnormal heart rhythm in patients, a condition that can be life-threatening. Our team of experts uses the results of an electrophysiology study to determine the course of treatment for each patient, which can mean antiarrhythmic medication or the implantation of a device such as a pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter defibrillator.

UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute’s Heart Surgery Center uses traditional procedures as well as some of the most innovative techniques available to treat a wide range of heart conditions. The nationally recognized cardiac surgery program performs operations such as bypass, congenital heart surgery, aneurysm repair and stentless valve replacement. Our multidisciplinary cardiac surgery team consists of a wide array of specialists who are committed to creating individualized treatment plans and providing the highest quality of care to each patient.

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For some heart patients, surgery is not always the best option. At UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute’s Interventional Cardiovascular Center, our team of experts evaluates each patient to determine a non-invasive treatment plan that will work best for them. Our heart specialists treat conditions such as coronary heart disease, vascular disease and congestive heart failure.

UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute’s Research & Innovation Center is comprised of physician-scientists who are world leaders in heart and vascular medicine. Their ongoing clinical research programs are pushing the boundaries of medical progress. A strong emphasis on translational research means that new and innovative treatments and technologies transfer more rapidly from the research laboratory to life-enhancing patient care.

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Experts at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute specialize in evaluating and treating patients with a range of valve and structural heart diseases. The multidisciplinary team of our Valve and Structural Heart Disease Center pioneered the latest noninvasive diagnostic methods and promotes a variety of advanced surgical and nonsurgical minimally invasive therapies available only in select institutions nationally.

The Vascular Center at UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute uses a multidisciplinary approach to diagnose, evaluate and treat patients with vascular disease. Our team of physicians, surgeons and other specialists use cutting-edge diagnostics and innovative therapies to treat a variety of conditions. Expert evaluation determines the best treatment plan for each patient, using both noninvasive options and surgical procedures. The Vascular Center is supported by the Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory, which provides advanced diagnostics and comprehensive patient care.

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death of women in the U.S. The Women’s Cardiovascular Center focuses on the unique aspects of this disease as it manifests itself in women. The center provides tailored diagnostics and treatments, and is dedicated to educating women on the signs and symptoms of heart disease, as well as preventive measures to reduce their risk.