The Cardiovascular Center at Boston Medical Center is distinguished by our highly acclaimed and accomplished staff cardiologists, cardiac and cardiothoracic surgeons, vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists. Our diagnosis and treatment procedures have been recognized by the American Heart Association as representing "best practices" among hospitals nationwide for quality and cost-effective patient care.

• BMC cardiovascular physicians have earned recognition by leading publications.
• The Cardiovascular Center performs over 3,700 procedures each year, and our staff includes national leaders in cardiovascular research.
• Last year, BMC received more than $15 million for cardiology research alone.
• BMC will offer the most advanced cardiac-imaging technology and the most comprehensive state-of-the-art electrophysiology lab facilities (opening in January 2009) for the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of arrhythmias.
• We are currently participating in numerous clinical trials for state-of-the-art therapies that focus on all aspects of cardiac and vascular care, including:
  • Blood vessel function and heart disease
  • Cardiothoracic surgery
  • Cardiac risk factors (including genetics)
  • Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
  • Heart valve repair and replacement surgery