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The Rush Approach to Heart and Vascular Care
Your heart and vascular health are vital to your everyday life — and our specialists are here to assess your risks and provide the most appropriate treatment.
Patients work closely with our experts to build their custom heart and vascular care plans, 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.
Our Areas of Care
Heart Valve Disease Services
Innovative treatments for all types of valve disease in adults.
Advanced Imaging Services
Using the latest tools and techniques, specialized radiologists offer the full range of imaging services, including PET scans, CT scans, EEG, angiogram and more for highly accurate diagnosis.
Interventional Cardiology Services
Diagnosing and treating narrowed blood vessels, structural heart disease and other heart and vascular issues.
Heart Failure Care
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of heart failure and recommending the appropriate treatment.
Advanced Lipid (Cholesterol) Clinic
Providing management and treatment options for patients genetically prone to high cholesterol or who do not respond to traditional medications.
Arrhythmia Care/Electrophysiology
Advanced diagnostic and treatment options for patients with arrhythmias or congestive heart failure.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
If you have recently suffered a heart attack or undergone bypass surgery, we will create a personalized course of treatments and services to help you get back on track.
Cardio-Oncology
Evaluation and medical care to protect your heart before, during and after cancer treatment.
Cardiology Services
Diagnosing and treating all types of heart and vascular problems, including coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and aortic aneurysms.
Preventive Cardiology
Offering comprehensive heart risk assessment and a variety of services for helping you prevent heart disease and stroke.
Sports Cardiology
Our sports cardiologists can help you achieve your goals for physical activity while lowering your heart health risks.
Vascular Surgery Services
Our vascular specialists have decades of experience diagnosing and treating both common and rare diseases that affect the arteries, veins and lymphatic system.
Women's Heart Care
The first heart program in Chicago devoted exclusively to women, providing preventive care and treatments to women with heart and vascular problems, or those at risk for them.
Congenital Heart Disease Services
Our heart and vascular team offers care and minimally invasive options instead of open heart surgery, whenever possible, for children and adults with heart defects.
Cardiology Cognitive Clinic
Preventing the cognitive decline that can result from heart disease, atrial fibrillation and stroke.
Comprehensive Heart and Vascular Care
From prevention to follow-up care, our specialists have access to the latest research, diagnostic tools and treatments to address your heart and vascular needs.
Our patients benefit from the following:
- Advanced cardiac care: We offer specialized treatments for conditions like coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart failure and valve disorders, including catheter-based interventions and minimally invasive surgeries.
- Vascular health and treatment: Our experts provide care for peripheral artery disease, aneurysms, deep vein thrombosis and carotid artery disease, with both surgical and nonsurgical options.
- Electrophysiology and arrhythmia management: With access to dedicated EP labs and arrhythmia centers, our providers specialize in diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders, including ablation therapy, pacemakers and implantable defibrillators.
- Preventive and lifestyle medicine: Excellent heart care starts before issues arise. We offer heart disease prevention programs, including risk assessments, hypertension management, cholesterol screenings and lifestyle modification support.
- Second opinions and personalized treatment plans: If you'd like a second opinion on your diagnosis or care, our providers work with a team of specialists from many fields to make sure you understand your condition and your options. Their expert evaluations, alternative treatment recommendations and collaborative care planning ensure you have a treatment plan that is customized for your needs.
Choosing Rush for 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 risks and symptoms.
- Prevention and screening: We offer heart screenings, such as heart CT scans, to gauge your heart and vascular health, and you don’t need a prescription or a doctor’s referral. We also help you prevent cardiovascular disease with dedicated programs to help you quit smoking, treat issues like sleep apnea and depression, make lifestyle changes and address other heart health risks.
- Comprehensive imaging services: Rush has the most robust cardiovascular imaging program in Chicago and was the first to have a cardiac PET program and the first to use a photon-counting CT scanner. These advanced tools and techniques ensure patients have precise, detailed information about their heart and vascular health, allowing for more accurate diagnosis and targeted, effective treatment.
- 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, Aurora/Fox Valley and northwest Indiana, 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 in Chicago, you can schedule follow-up appointments close to home in the surrounding area.
- 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.
Getting a Second Opinion on Heart and Vascular Care
If you’ve received a diagnosis or care plan that seems unclear, you’d like to explore more treatment options or you’d just like peace of mind, it’s a good idea to get a second opinion.
Our heart and vascular specialists rely on advanced diagnostic tools and work with a team of specialists across many fields to help you understand your condition and feel confident in decisions about your care.
You'll have access to top cardiologists, interventional specialists and vascular surgeons for comprehensive evaluations.
Patients at Rush can get in-person second opinions at our convenient locations in Chicago and the surrounding area. They can offer expedited scheduling in many cases with same- or next-day consultations. On-site imaging, stress tests and catheter-based assessments are available across many of these locations, as well.
Patients also have the option to get second opinions virtually via video call.
Our experts carefully review each case to confirm diagnoses, explore alternative treatments and provide tailored recommendations. To get started, call Rush at (888) 352-7874, and a care coordinator will help you schedule an appointment. You can visit our web page on scheduling an appointment to learn more.
FAQs About Heart and Vascular Care
Our specialists treat all heart and vascular conditions at any stage, from disease prevention to advanced heart failure care. This includes even the most complex cases of coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, arrhythmias, aneurysms and peripheral vascular disease. We also offer specialized care for women and athletes.
Your primary care physician is often a good resource to tell you if you need to see a cardiologist or vascular specialist. They can spot many issues early through routine checkups and noninvasive testing. For example, if you get a heart CT scan, they can use the results to see if you need specialized care.
You may also want to see a specialist if you have common symptoms of heart and vascular issues. These include chest pain, dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, unusual heart rhythms, fatigue, or swelling or cramping in your legs or feet. And it’s a good idea to see a specialist if you are at risk for heart and vascular issues. Risks include a history of smoking, a history of heart and vascular issues in your family, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
We offer a full range of advanced treatments and procedures for heart and vascular care. These include minimally invasive procedures such as TAVR and MitraClip for valve repair, catheter ablation for AFib, ventricular assist device implantation to improve circulation and heart failure symptoms, and endovascular techniques to treat peripheral artery disease and other blood vessel diseases. Patients also benefit from access to clinical trials that can offer new, innovative treatments that are not widely available.
Yes, we offer second opinions, and it’s a good idea to get one if you’re unsure about your diagnosis or treatment, or if you want peace of mind about the decisions you make about your care. You can call Rush at (888) 352-7874 to schedule a second opinion appointment. You can also learn more on our scheduling an appointment web page.
We offer several diagnostic tests for heart and vascular conditions, such as our heart CT scan that can tell you whether you’re at risk for issues like coronary artery disease without a referral. Advanced screening options include cardiac MRIs, PET scans, coronary angiography, echocardiograms, EKGs, Holter monitors and abdominal aortic aneurysm ultrasounds among others.
Yes, we provide minimally invasive and catheter-based treatments for a range of heart and vascular conditions. These include valve repair and replacement procedures, such as TAVR, MitraClip and TEER; angioplasty and stenting to treat blocked arteries; cardiac ablation to treat arrhythmias; and closure of congenital defects, among many others.
The Rush Center for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease offers several preventive care services. These include advanced screening for common heart and vascular disease risks, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, genetic conditions, diabetes and obesity. We also screen for risks that are often overlooked, like sleep apnea, depression, and muscle and bone diseases. Based on testing results, a team of experts from many fields will tailor your treatment plan to address your specific needs. They can offer therapies to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, help you quit smoking, enroll you in an exercise program, manage your medications, address your physical therapy and psychological needs, treat your sleep apnea, and provide nutritional counseling. They can also refer you to specialists for further care if you need it.
To schedule an appointment with a heart or vascular specialist at Rush, you can call (888) 352-7874. You can also find more options on our scheduling an appointment web page. If you are already a Rush patient, you can easily schedule your appointment via MyChart.
Yes, we offer virtual consultations with heart and vascular care specialists. You can schedule your virtual appointment through MyChart.
When you come to Rush for heart and vascular care, your physician works with you and a team of specialists from many fields to tailor a care plan that meets your needs. They treat you holistically, addressing both the causes of heart and vascular disease and the impacts it can have on your well-being and quality of life, such as cognitive and psychological effects.
According to U.S. News & World Report, our cardiology and heart and vascular surgery programs rank among the best in the country. We offer the latest diagnostic testing and advanced treatments for the full range of heart and vascular conditions with access to clinical trials that provide patients with care options not available elsewhere. We also provide specialized heart and vascular care for women and athletes, advanced heart failure care, dedicated electrophysiology labs for patients with arrhythmias and preventive services that can assist with lifestyle changes to stop heart and vascular issues before they start.
And our providers offer convenience with in-person visits in Chicago, the suburbs and Northwest Indiana, as well as telehealth appointments that only require a device with an internet connection, bringing world-class care closer to home for our patients.
Rush Heart and Vascular Care Centers
In Chicago, Rush patients benefit from cutting-edge research and access to the latest clinical trials, offering innovative treatments and therapies.
U.S. News & World Report ranks Rush University Medical Center among the best in the nation for heart and vascular care. Your heart specialists include nurses who consistently receive the highest honor in nursing: Magnet designation. Independent studies of Magnet hospitals suggest shorter lengths of patient stay, higher rates of patient satisfaction and lower patient mortality rates.
Rush Copley Medical Center has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation with PCI from the American College of Cardiology, reflecting our commitment to excellence in emergency heart care. We've also received an A grade for safety, the best possible mark, over 20 times since the Leapfrog Group began rating hospitals on safety in 2012.
Find a heart and vascular care provider in Aurora/Fox Valley
Our facilities in Oak Brook and Oak Park provide convenient access to high-quality heart and vascular services, ensuring patients receive exceptional care close to home.
U.S. News & World Report rated Rush Oak Park Hospital as high performing for heart failure care, and it earned an "A" rating, the highest possible score, from the Leapfrog Group for patient safety. Rush Oak Park Hospital also has a five-star rating, the highest designation, in an assessment of health care quality and patient experience from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Find a heart and vascular care provider in Oak Park and Oak Brook
At the Rush Arrhythmia Center – Munster and the Rush Center for Structural Heart Disease – Munster, patients in Northwest Indiana can find expert care locally for irregular heart rhythms, heart valve disorders, vascular diseases and more. Specialists at these locations offer a wide range of treatments, including innovative, noninvasive approaches, as well as advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Rush University Medical Center among the best in the nation for heart and vascular care.
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