Heart and vascular care
As the only academic medical center and the largest cardiovascular and thoracic program in Colorado, UCHealth offers comprehensive care ranging from medical management and lifestyle guidance to advanced diagnostics and procedures. We perform catheterizations, angioplasty and pacemaker implantation. Our cardiac and vascular surgeons are also available to provide specialized surgical treatments
tailored to your needs.
Cardiology at a glance
Expert care
UCHealth offers specialized heart and vascular programs, including Structural Heart and Valve Care, advanced heart failure care, and cutting-edge procedures like Pulse Field Ablation (PFA) to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib).
In addition to leading-edge cardiovascular research and treatments, UCHealth hosts clinical trials. You may qualify to participate in a research study about your cardiovascular condition, which could give you access to treatments months or years before they are available to the general public.
Services we offer
Our heart and vascular experts offer a full spectrum of services and programs.
Adult congenital heart disease
Adult congenital heart disease
Whether you were diagnosed as a child or discovered the disease as an adult, we can help. See adult congenital heart disease specialists See adult congenital heart disease locations Collaborative adult congenital heart disease care We provide expert care to adults with congenital heart disease, whether your case is simple or complex. Our multidisciplinary program has…
Coronary calcium scan
Coronary calcium scan
(heart scan / calcium score) A coronary calcium scan, also referred to as a coronary artery calcium score (CAC), takes pictures of your heart using an X-ray technology called computerized tomography (CT). This imaging technology allows your doctor to detect and measure calcium-containing plaque in your arteries before it causes symptoms, leading to effective preventive…
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac Imaging
Advanced technology to help diagnose and treat heart disease See cardiac imaging locations Experts in cardiac imaging UCHealth cardiac imaging is a joint program of trained cardiac imagers including cardiologists, sonographers and nuclear medicine specialists. We provide the latest in cardiac imaging, plus real-time consultations regarding cardiac imaging concerns. Cardiac imaging interpretation A cardiologist supervises and…
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Improve your heart health after a cardiac event. See cardiac rehabilitation locations The heart help you need After an event such as a heart attack, heart surgery or angioplasty—you need to rebuild the strength of that muscle and improve your cardiovascular health. Participating in a cardiac rehabilitation program helps you get there. Our cardiac rehabilitation…
Cardio-Oncology
Cardio-Oncology
Cardio-oncology is a new and growing field that offers more help—and more hope See cardio-oncology specialists See cardio-oncology locations Treating heart problems for cancer patients Cancer patients enjoy higher survival rates and are living longer post-cancer than ever before. Good news, except that some cancer treatments can cause heart complications, make existing conditions worse and can…
Cardiac testing
Cardiac testing
Advanced technology to learn more about your heart. See cardiac specialists See testing locations A proper diagnosis of heart disease There are several cardiac tests that we can perform to help diagnose and treat your heart condition. Our highly trained specialists have the latest technology to run any cardiac test you might need. Our testing…
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
When you need world-class, highly skilled surgical treatment. See cardiothoracic surgery specialists See cardiothoracic surgery locations Our expert surgeons team with well-trained cardiothoracic professionals to care for you before, during and after surgery. Our surgical specialties include aortic and aortic root surgery, minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery, valve preservation and more. We also offer a full…
Cardiac electrophysiology
Cardiac electrophysiology
Expert diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias See cardiac electrophysiology specialists See cardiac electrophysiology locations You don’t have to livewith an arrhythmia Abnormal heart rhythms, or arrhythmia, may be completely harmless. Or they can be life-threatening. Some arrhythmias are so brief that the overall heart rate or rhythm isn’t greatly affected. But if arrhythmias last longer,…
Heart failure
Heart failure
Customized care to help you live with heart failure. See heart failure specialists See heart failure locations A specialized cardiology team Heart failure is a chronic and progressive condition where your heart muscle is unable to pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs for blood and oxygen. Our care team of board-certified cardiologists and nurse practitioners is…
Heart transplants
Heart transplants
A heart transplant is sometimes the only option for someone with advanced heart failure who has not responded to medical treatment. Find heart transplantspecialists Contact our Transplant Centerto learn more When a heart transplant is needed Your heart is an efficient machine that supplies your entire body with blood in under a minute, but certain heart…
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (also called HCM) is a disease that causes your heart muscle to become abnormally thick, making it harder for the heart to pump blood. Find a treatment specialist Find treatment locations Some estimates say one out of every 200 people has HCM Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy often goes undiagnosed, especially earlier in life. Most people with the…
LVAD
LVAD
To help you live with heart failure. See advanced heart failure specialists See clinics that offer LVAD What is a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)? A Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) is a battery-operated, mechanical pumping device that is surgically implanted. It helps maintain the pumping action of a heart that is no longer working…
Mitral valve prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse
The mitral valve is one of the four valves in the heart. A normal mitral valve has two small tendon “cords” or flaps, called mitral leaflets, that are pulled open by the papillary muscle and then close between heartbeats to prevent blood from leaking back through the valve. Mitral valve prolapse occurs when one or…
Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a serious, chronic disease in which the pressure in the lungs becomes too high. High pressure puts strain on the right side of your heart. Over time, this excess strain can weaken your heart or cause heart failure. Find treatment specialists Pulmonary hypertension v. hypertension Pulmonary hypertension is not the same as normal…
Structural Heart and Valve Care
Structural Heart and Valve Care
Personalized structural heart and valve care for valve disorders and disease See structural heart and valve specialists See structural heart and valve locations Valve disorders limit the heart’s ability to pump blood They can lead to an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), heart murmur, heart failure or other serious conditions. Initial symptoms like shallow breathing and fatigue slowly get…
Vascular disease care
Vascular disease care
World-class care for a variety of vascular diseases and conditions See vascular care specialists See vascular care locations The best vascular disease care in the Rocky Mountain region We can evaluate and treat all conditions affecting your vascular system (arteries and veins). We have vast experience in treating arterial and venous diseases, including carotid artery…
Cases like yours
Chantelle’s story
Chantelle Sharketti was just 40 years old when she suffered a spontaneous coronary aortic dissection, a medical emergency that often causes sudden death, while she was at home with her three young children.
