Specialties & Services

Heart and Vascular

We are leaders in the region for heart and vascular care.  BJC HealthCare experts blend advanced treatments with compassionate care for excellent outcomes. Your heart-healthier life starts here.

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Heart and Vascular specialties and services at BJC

Trust your heart care to the expert team at BJC. You’ll have access to innovative treatments and specialized services to improve your heart health.

Cardiac Rehabilitation
Our comprehensive cardiac rehab programs help you strengthen your heart through medically supervised exercise.

Cardiology
Our experienced cardiologists oversee the health of your heart at any age. We provide the treatments and care coordination you need to stay well.

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment
Our heart surgeons and interventional cardiologists specialize in bypass surgery and cardiac catheterization for coronary artery disease.

Electrophysiology
Heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmia) require specialized care from an experienced team. Our cardiac electrophysiologists provide the tests and minimally invasive treatments you need for better heart function.

Heart Attack Care
Every minute counts during a heart attack. The Emergency Department at each of our hospitals provide protocol-driven heart attack care to get you help as soon as possible.

Heart Failure Care
We draw on treatments from medication to leading-edge surgeries to help you find relief from heart failure symptoms.

Heart Surgery
We’re regional heart surgery leaders specializing in coronary artery disease and aortic diseases.

Heart Testing and Diagnosis
We offer advanced cardiac imaging and diagnostic testing in one of the region's largest and most comprehensive heart labs. Our cardiologists take time to explain your test results and diagnosis, so you fully understand the condition and our recommendations.

Heart Transplant
As one of the largest transplant centers in the nation, we have performed more than 1,000 heart transplants since 1985.

Heart Valve Disease Care
We specialize in minimally invasive heart valve repair and replacement. Our surgeons are regional leaders in valve disease care.

Interventional Cardiology
Our experts treat many cardiovascular conditions using catheter-based procedures, which are alternatives to open surgery.

Peripheral Artery Disease Care

 Our board-certified cardiologists and surgeons provide specialized treatment PAD, including non-surgical, minimally invasive, and surgical treatment options.

Preventive Cardiology
We offer screenings, risk assessments, and treatments to lower your risk of heart disease or cardiac events such as heart attacks.

Vascular Surgery
We excel in minimally invasive endovascular techniques for treating aneurysms, carotid artery disease, and peripheral artery disease.

Why choose us for heart and vascular care?

BJC HealthCare works with WashU Medicine physicians, BJC Medical Group, and providers across the region to deliver extraordinary heart care. We have a long and well-known tradition of excellence for cardiovascular care in the Midwest. We’ve saved thousands of lives and helped many more people achieve better heart health.

At our hospitals you'll find:

  • Regional and national leaders: Barnes-Jewish Hospital has received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report. We stand out for our expertise in cardiology and heart surgery as well as heart attack and heart failure care.
  • Specialized expertise: Heart specialists from several teams work together to plan your care. With experts in cardiology, heart surgery, interventional cardiology, and electrophysiology, all the care you need is in one place.
  • Focus on prevention and early diagnosis: Our heart doctors focus on detecting cardiovascular problems as early as possible. We offer robust services for heart disease prevention and advanced diagnostic testing. Our team tailors the care plan to your needs.
  • Convenient care: We have skilled heart doctors at locations throughout St. Louis and the surrounding areas. We make high-quality care convenient and accessible wherever you live in the region.
  • Range of treatments: We excel in both open and minimally invasive surgeries. We can treat many cardiovascular conditions, such as valve disease or blocked arteries, using catheters (thin, flexible tubes). You can recover faster, with less downtime and pain. Our surgeons also routinely perform major open-heart surgeries for complex heart conditions.
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Clinical trials for heart and vascular

In partnership with WashU Medicine, we are conducting groundbreaking research to find new ways to treat cardiovascular conditions. Through clinical trials, you have access to new medications and innovative treatments. Read about our innovations and ongoing research with our partners.