Heart & Vascular Institute

Excellence in Circulation:
Nationally Recognized Cardiovascular Care

Top-notch heart and vascular services.  Advanced technology.  State-of-the-art facilities.  Board-certified cardiologists, and cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons.  Compassionate staff providing cardiac rehabilitation and support services.  There's no reason to travel far from home for nationally recognized cardiovascular care!  Southwest General--named one of "America's 50 Best Hospitals." 

Our strong dedication and passion to end heart disease has been validated by receipt of national awards and recognitions:

• The Joint Commission Heart Failure Certification  
• Ranked among the top 10 percent in the nation for cardiology services--eight years in a row by HealthGrades 
• Ranked among the top five in Ohio for vascular surger--three years in a row by HealthGrades
• 5-Star Rated eight years in a row for cardiology services, coronary interventional procedures and treatment of heart attach/heart failure by HealthGrades
• 2008 HealthGrades Specialty Excellence Award for cardiac care and cornorary intervention--given to top 10 percent in the nation
• Thomson Reuters "100 Top Hospitals: Cardiovascular Benchmarks for Success" Award--five years in a row
• 2008 Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care from Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies
  

Click here for a PDF of the complete listing of heart and vascular services available, including outstanding outreach and support services.

1-877-SWG-BEAT (794-2328)
FREE 24-Hour
nurse practitioner support line

Southwest General's Heart & Vascular Institute offers a toll-free phone line, 24 hours a day, seven days a week* for patients and families who have questions about any and all heart and vascular health issues, concerns and/or services. 

This line is answered by a nurse practitioner who can help you with a wide variety of issues, including:

Making an appointment

• Reviewing signs and symptoms of heart attack, stroke, congestive heart failure, etc.
• Answering questions about medications, heart-healthy living, etc.
• Reviewing convenient outpatient services for patients
• Choosing the right specialist for your health condition

*In case of emergency, always call 9-1-1!

IN THE NEWS

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