Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute is a nationally recognized destination for highly specialized diagnostic and treatment options for complex aortic disease. We bring together a team of world-class experts who work with each patient to develop an individualized treatment plan. Our goal is to achieve superior results that improve overall quality of life for each patient.

Together, we treat a range of aortic conditions:

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
• Aortic Dissection
• Aortic Root Aneurysm
• Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
• Marfan Syndrome and Other Connective Tissue Disorders
• Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm
• Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm

We offer a variety of treatment options:

• Endovascular Surgery
• Valve Sparing Aortic Root Surgery

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Our team is among the best in the nation  for treating aortic valve disease. We see patients with the most complex valve diseases and offer many different treatment approaches.

Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute experts work together with you to create your care plan. We treat thousands of people with aortic valve disease every year, and we customize each person’s treatment according to their goals.

Among the aortic valve conditions we treat:

• Aortic Regurgitation
• Aortic Stenosis
• Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Treatment options include:

• Aortic Valve Repair
• Aortic Valve Replacement
• Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
• Ross Procedure
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

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We understand that each patient’s experience with AFib is unique. Whether it involves medication, procedures or other treatments, we’re here to create a care plan that’s right for you.

The treatments we offer for AFib include:

• Interventions for Atrial Fibrillation
• Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation

Millions of people in the United States have heart attacks each year caused by coronary artery disease. Our goal is to provide every patient with treatment that is long-lasting, low-risk and minimally invasive before they have a potentially fatal heart attack.

If you have coronary artery disease that requires coronary angioplasty or bypass surgery, know that our anchor hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation for exceptional interventional and surgical outcomes. This expertise extends across all of our locations, giving every patient access to advanced treatment options for coronary artery disease.

We offer the following treatments for coronary artery disease:

• Coronary Artery Bypass
• Minimally Invasive Coronary Surgery
• Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (Stenting)

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More than 5 million people in the United States are living with heart failure — the inability of the heart to provide adequate blood supply and oxygen to the rest of the body. If left unchecked, heart failure can lead to the failure of other vital organs. Our goal is to help you return to your normal activities and improve your overall quality of life.

Heart failure requires comprehensive management, including carefully chosen medications, prudent surgical intervention and appropriate cardiac rehabilitation. Our experts provide world-class care for heart failure, treating conditions that cause it and helping you manage it in the long term.

We offer specialized treatment for:

• Cardiomyopathy

• Heart Transplantation
• Medical Management of Heart Failure
• Ventricular Assist Devices

If you have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, our expert team will help you manage your symptoms and create a care plan just for you.

We use the latest research and advanced technologies for diagnosis and treatment. Depending on your symptoms, you may benefit from lifestyle changes, medications, minimally invasive procedures or surgery.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is usually passed down through families. We can help your family members understand their risk and get screened for this condition as well.

Learn about the medical and surgical treatment options for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Accurately diagnosing heart valve disease is key to starting proper treatments. At Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, our patients benefit from sophisticated technology that can detect and reveal types of heart valve disease even before symptoms occur. We then use breakthrough research and advanced procedures to treat conditions that keep your heart valves from working properly.

We also know that heart valve disease can take its toll on more than just the heart. So beyond integrating clinical expertise and research to treat your specific valve diagnosis, we also use a total-team approach to address other needs that impact your ability to be healthy.

The mitral valve diseases we treat include:

• Mitral Valve Regurgitation
• Mitral Valve Stenosis
• Mitral Valve Prolapse

Treatment options include:

• Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
• Mitral Valve Repair
• Mitral Valve Replacement
• Robotic Valve Surgery
• Transcatheter Mitral Valve Procedures

Pericardial disease causes more than inflammation around your heart — it can cause stress and worry too. Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute is a nationally recognized destination for people who need specialized heart and vascular care.

Our experienced teams combine expertise with compassionate care, tailored to your needs. They will be with you every step of the way, from diagnosis to recovery and beyond.

Learn more about pericardiectomy to treat pericardial disease.

At Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, we understand the challenges of living with pulmonary hypertension. Our expert team will provide the support you need and create a care plan to improve your health — and quality of life.

From comprehensive evaluations and diagnostic tests to advanced treatment options, we offer everything you need to face pulmonary hypertension with confidence.

The treatments we offer for pulmonary hypertension include:

• Pulmonary Artery Angioplasty
• Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy

When you have radiation-associated heart disease, you want care from a team you can trust to create a treatment plan focused on your needs. That’s what our world-renowned teams do at Northwestern Medicine.

Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute is a nationally recognized destination for people who need specialized heart and vascular care. Our experienced teams combine expertise with compassionate care to help you meet your treatment goals.

The radiation-associated heart disease treatments we offer include:

• Commando Operation
• Transcatheter Valve Procedures

If you or someone you love is diagnosed with tricuspid valve disease, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure where to turn for help. Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute offers leading-edge diagnostic testing and advanced treatment options for tricuspid valve disease so you can get back to living life to its fullest.

Whether your disease is mild or severe, our patient-focused, multidisciplinary team will work together with you to design a care plan that meets your needs.

Treatments we offer for tricuspid valve disease include:

• Tricuspid Valve Surgery
• Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Procedures