Heart and Vascular Care

The Rush Approach to Heart and Vascular Care

Your heart and vascular health are vital to your everyday life — and at Rush, we're here to assess your risk factors and provide the most convenient course of treatment. Patients work closely with our experts to build their individualized heart and vascular care plan, backed by evidence-based treatments like angioplasty, minimally invasive surgery or medications such as beta-blockers.

Whether you have a family history of heart or vascular disease or you need follow-up care from a recent procedure, we'll offer you the newest, most effective treatments and services to help make your heart and vascular system stronger and healthier.

Rush Excellence in Heart and Vascular Care

• The difference in women’s heart and vascular care: We understand the personalized nature of heart and vascular risks for women. You’ll have access to a full range of preventive, diagnostic and treatment options focused on your unique risk factors and symptoms.
• Prevention and screening: We offer heart screenings, such as heart CT scans, to gauge your heart and vascular health and help you prevent cardiovascular disease. And you don’t need a prescription or a doctor’s referral.
• Nationally ranked for cardiac bypass surgery: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has designated thoracic surgery at Rush a three-star program — the society’s highest rating — for coronary bypass graft surgery.
• Access to groundbreaking treatments and trials: We’re committed to advancing cardiovascular care with research. Through our clinical trials, you have access to many of the latest innovations, from minimally invasive procedures to new medications — all of which improve the recovery and care experience of our patients.
• Convenient care: With locations across Chicago, the western suburbs and Aurora/Fox Valley, our heart and vascular experts are close to where you live and work. Our telemedicine options also allow you to have scheduled video visits with your provider. Even if you have tests or procedures at Rush University Medical Center, you can schedule follow-up appointments close to home in Oak Brook, Oak Park or Aurora.
• Telehealth appointments: Talk to a specialist today or tomorrow by scheduling a heart and vascular telehealth appointment. Join your one-on-one video visit using your smartphone, computer or tablet. Available for both new and existing Rush patients.