Heart & Vascular Care
Look to VHC Health for comprehensive cardiovascular care from experts who make you feel like family. From prevention to diagnosis and treatment, count on our team to help you live a heart-healthy life.
Nationally Recognized
When it comes to your health or the health of a loved one, choose a national leader for patient outcomes and satisfaction in cardiac care. Expect advanced treatment options and services personalized to your unique needs, VHC Health (formerly Virginia Hospital Center) holds the following designations:
- Aetna Institute of Quality® for cardiac care
- BlueCross BlueShield Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care®
- UnitedHealthcare Premium® Cardiac Specialty Center
These awards also mean when you choose VHC Health for a cardiovascular procedure, you’ll benefit from:
- Faster recovery and shorter hospital stay
- Higher success rates and better long-term outcomes
- Lower costs
- Lower risk of complications and emergency hospitalization
- Team of multidisciplinary specialists who follow evidence-based practices
Conditions We Treat
Benefit from our ongoing investment and research into diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. Trust our specialists for complete care of:
Pioneering Heart Disease Care
Feel confident in the quality of care you’ll receive to manage heart disease thanks to the expertise of our staff. VHC Health was the first in the area to offer specialized care for heart disease. Our coronary care unit, established in 1964, was the first in the region and the third in the United States.
Preventive Heart Health Tips
Follow our tips to protect your heart health and overall well-being. Look to your primary care provider and the cardiologists at VHC Health for the education and care you need to avoid heart problems and live well.
Protect Your Heart Health
Partner with a VHC Health cardiologist to protect and improve your heart health. Our cardiologists prevent, diagnose and treat heart conditions. Make an appointment with one of our experts to check your heart health, identify any risk factors you may have, and diagnose heart-related health conditions. At your first appointment, expect your cardiologist to:
- Give you a physical exam
- Order tests, such as an ECG, blood test, or exercise test
- Look at the results of tests to diagnose a health condition you may have
- Prescribe medication if needed
- Provide information about risk factors for heart disease and advise you about prevention like changes in your diet, weight, stress, and physical activity
- Schedule procedures at VHC Health or refer you to a cardiovascular surgeon if needed
Diagnostic Tests
Gain insight into how well your heart and blood vessels are working with cardiovascular diagnostic tests that find signs of problems as early as possible.
Services & Treatments
Depend on your primary care provider, cardiologist and other members of your care team to work together to create a treatment plan that works best for you. Based on your symptoms, condition and other factors, your plan may include:
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
If you or a loved one need intensive, 24/7 medical care and monitoring, rest assured our cardiac ICU has the skilled personnel and advanced technology to care for the needs of patients with complex conditions.
