Heart Care
Nationally Recognized Cardiovascular Services

When it comes to matters of the heart, it's important to have physicians and staff who understand exactly what you’re going through. You deserve to have your care delivered not only with clinical expertise, but also with empathy and compassion. Lutheran General Hospital excels in both.

A Leader in Cardiac Care
Studies have shown that hospitals performing a higher quantity of cardiac procedures generally have better outcomes. U.S. News & World Report’s study of “America’s Best Hospitals” reported that Lutheran General Hospital’s cardiology and cardiac surgery programs have one of the lowest mortality rates in the country. In addition, HCIA-Sachs, a leading health care information company, has recognized Lutheran General Hospital as one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation and one of the top cardiovascular hospitals in the nation.

Well-known in the Chicago area for cardiology services and cardiovascular surgery, our experience and expertise span the continuum from cardiac disease risk prevention using the one-of-a-kind REACH® program (Risk Evaluation in Action for Cardiovascular Health) and stroke risk prevention to diagnosis and treatment. As a teaching hospital, Lutheran General is on the leading edge of cardiac research and technology.

Expert Medical Staff
Lutheran General Hospital has a full staff of highly skilled cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and dozens of related health care specialists with the knowledge and expertise to care for the most critically ill patients, and to accurately diagnose and treat seniors as well as infants.

Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Center
Lutheran General Hospital's Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Center is unique for its focus on prevention and management of cardiac and vascular disease. It serves as a resource for patients seeking to monitor and manage their risk of heart disease, as well as conditions such as high cholesterol, heart failure and peripheral vascular disease. The center also offers diabetic counseling and provides information on the special cardiovascular risks faced by women before, during and after menopause.

Comprehensive Diagnostic Services
Lutheran General Hospital offers a full range of diagnostic tests including exercise and pharmacological stress testing, EKG, echocardiogram, Holter monitoring, and diagnostic angiograms, as well as skilled medical staff specially trained to differentiate heart-related illness from non-cardiac conditions with similar symptoms. Our attention to quality care and accurate testing has resulted in a significant reduction in unnecessary invasive tests.

State-of-the-Art Interventional Therapies
Our advanced cardiac diagnostic and treatment capabilities include three cardiac catheterization suites and an electrophysiology laboratory. Each year, more than 3,500 diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are done on site to treat infants, children and adults.

Surgical Care
Our cardiac surgeons are dedicated to treating adults and children in need of cardiovascular surgery. Our Cardiac Intensive Care Unit is staffed with nurses and clinicians specially trained to handle complex post-operative cases. We take a multidisciplinary approach to cardiac care to ensure that both the patient and family receive the support they need during what can often be a stressful time.