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Virtua Health Cardiology

Wearing Our Heart on Our Sleeves

At Virtua, we take pride in our whole-hearted approach to your care. For us, that means ensuring your experience not only meets expectations, but exceeds them. With outcomes ranked among the nation’s best and overwhelming patient satisfaction across the board, know that we have your heart covered. That's here for good.

  

 

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Virtua’s team of more than 100 cardiac experts provides comprehensive cardiac care, from medical cardiology to interventional procedures to advanced cardiac surgery. To schedule an appointment with a Virtua heart specialist, call 844-932-8444. 

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Learn More about Common Heart Problems

What is Angina (Chest Pain)? - Virtua Medical Services

Angina (Chest Pain)

Chest pain or angina can be a sign of a more serious heart problem. Find information about angina including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment at Virtua.

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What is Atrial Fibrillation (a-fib)? - Virtua Medical Service

Atrial Fibrillation (a-fib)

Virtua cardiologists use a combination of proven treatments and new technologies to build a care plan that’s right for each patient.

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Heart Attack

During a heart attack, seconds count. Learn the signs of a heart attack and when to seek help from the specialists at Virtua.

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What is Heart Failure? - Virtua Medical Service

Heart Failure

Heart failure happens when the heart struggles to pump blood as it should. Let South Jersey's experts at Virtua help you, from diagnosis through cardiac rehab.

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Hypertension and High Blood Pressure - Virtua Service

High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, sometimes called hypertension, puts added stress on the heart. Learn how Virtua can help you before serious coronary problems develop.

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Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease happens when arteries become blocked or damaged, preventing your heart from receiving the oxygen-rich blood it needs.

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Why Choose Virtua for Heart Health

Advanced Heart Care

You Can Count on Experience

 

In July 2019, Lourdes Health System and its Lourdes Cardiovascular Institute became a part of Virtua Health, bringing together clinical expertise unmatched in the region. Our team of cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, electrophysiologists, and other heart care specialists, offer advanced therapies delivered in a compassionate, caring environment.


Specialties include: 

• Cardiac emergencies and heart attack

• Cardio-oncology

• Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation

• Diagnostic cardiology

• Heart disease and pregnancy

• Heart failure program

• Heart rhythm care

• Heart surgery

• Heart valve care

• Hybrid lab

• Interventional cardiology

• Medical cardiology

• Structural heart program

• TAVR

• Thoracic surgery

• Vascular surgery

• Vein and vascular care

• Women's cardiology

Nationally Recognized Care

Awarded for Quality Care and Service

 

Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital has been recognized by leading organizations with awards for quality and service, including:

 

• Watson Health 2020 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals

• Perfect 5-star ratings from Healthgrades, one of the nation’s leading health ratings organization, for pacemaker and defibrillator procedures, five years in a row

• Highest ranking of “A” in Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score (November 2019)

• Recognition as a national model in the effective and swift treatment of heart attacks by the New York Times (June 2015)

• Press Ganey has awarded Virtua Cardiology with the prestigious "Guardians of Excellence Award" for five straight years in recognition of outstanding patient satisfaction results

Rapid New Patient Appointments

Make an Appointment

 

Most heart specialty care begins with an appointment for a medical cardiologist, who will evaluate your heart health and make recommendations for treatment with our specialists in interventional cardiology, heart rhythm care, structural heart care, or cardiac surgery.

 

With cardiac specialists at physician offices, outpatient centers, and Virtua hospitals across South Jersey, Virtua experts are accessible near to where you work and live. 

 

We offer consultation with a Virtua cardiologist within 48 hours. 

 

Call 888-847-8823 to schedule an appointment. 

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Request an Appointment 


To make an appointment with a Virtua Heart Specialist, call: 844-932-8444

844-932-8444

Virtua helps you get there with South Jersey's leading heart program.


When it comes to your heart, you deserve extraordinary care. Enter Virtua Health, with one of the nation’s top 50 heart hospitals.


Here, over 100 heart specialists care for more patients, treat more heart attacks, and perform more bypass surgeries than anyone in South Jersey. And with appointments within 48 hours, we’re always ready for you…and here for good.

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