Florida Hospital Cardiovascular Institute

The Florida Hospital Cardiovascular Institute

One of the leading centers of excellence in the nation when it comes to cardiac and cardiovascular health issues, the Florida Hospital Cardiovascular Institute is one of the busiest cardiovascular centers in the United States.

The institute is:

#1 in Cardiology Volume (1)
#4 in Open Heart Surgery Volume (1)
#1 in Vascular Surgery Volume (1)
#2 in Thoracic Volume Surgery (1)

(1) Data based on MedPar data from 2006

The institute’s new 15-story Ginsburg Tower is designed to create a total healing atmosphere that reduces stress, rejuvenates the spirit and promotes a speedy recovery.

The facility, which features views of Lake Estelle, is light and airy with lots of open space. Nearly two years in the making, the tower’s design offers patients comfortable, private rooms that are focused entirely on the needs of the patient, their family and the caregiver.

The institute’s facilities include:

• 80,000 square feet dedicated to cardiovascular services
• 15 hybrid procedure suites
• 9 cardiovascular and thoracic surgery suites
• 84 cardiac intensive care unit beds
• 12 chest pain observation unit beds
• 59 heart cath recover beds
• 7 Echo study rooms
• 6 stress test labs

Supported by a team of more than 1,000 specially trained nurses and technicians, our 135 board certified cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons offer patients the best care in the region, if not the entire country.

Saving Lives Through Early Detection and Intervention

Each year, the Florida Hospital Cardiovascular Institute handles more than 70,000 cardiac-related visits. The institute’s team of world-class caregivers performs nearly 2,000 cardiac surgeries a year, from the fairly routine to the extremely complex.

These procedures include valve repair and replacement, heart remodeling, transplants and MAZE, which is surgical/cath procedures used to treat atrial fibrillation. The Florida Hospital Cardiovascular Institute has a reputation for excellence in cardiac issues, not only in terms of surgery, but in performing clinical trials that bring the latest treatments and technologies to the forefront of cardiac care.

Our team of 135 board certified cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons is backed by a support staff of more than 1,000 dedicated cardiac and critical care nurses, cardiovascular technicians, cardiac rehab specialists, physical therapists and nutrition specialists. The Florida Hospital Cardiovascular Institute personnel carefully coordinate each stage of patient care, from diagnosis and treatment to post operative care and rehabilitation.

A leader in clinical research

To advance the treatment of cardiac issues, the Florida Hospital Cardiovascular Institute participates extensively in nationally and internationally recognized cardiac research studies.

At the forefront of new techniques, technologies and procedures, the institute’s studies allow patients to gain access to advanced therapies months, if not years, before they become available to the general public.

Our physicians also participate in “investigator-initiated” studies. These studies, which are initiated and directed by the Florida Hospital Cardiovascular Institute, challenge the status quo in the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. Many of our physician’s studies are also published annually in peer-reviewed journals medical journals.

If you’d like more information on these studies, click here.

To find out more about our foundation, click here.

The Heart Care Center at the Heart Failure Clinic

The Heart Care Center at the Heart Failure Clinic is dedicated to partnering with our patients to provide quality personalized cardiovascular care. The program includes medical management, lifestyle education, and coaching to help those we serve be successful in improving their cardiovascular health and quality of life.

Education
Individualized and group classes are offered at the HCC, including topics such as nutrition, health lifestyle, and living with chronic disease.

Eligibility
To be eligible for our services you must be uninsured or have Medicaid and MediPASS no other Medicaid HMOs accepted. If you have questions please call (407) 836-9262.

The Heart Care Center is open from 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Our phone number is (407) 836-9262; fax number is (407) 836-7163.

The Heart Care Center at the Heart Failure Clinic is located at:
101 S. Westmoreland Dr.
Orlando, FL 32805