Dartmouth Health's nationally recognized Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) provides expert care for people with heart and vascular (blood vessel) problems. Our doctors, surgeons, and specialists—including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and vascular specialists—work together to treat many heart and vascular conditions. We offer diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and clinical trials across cardiology and cardiovascular medicine, cardiac surgery, and vascular care.
Our team works to improve how heart disease is prevented and treated through medical research and clinical trials. We provide the most advanced treatments and tools, some of which are available only through these studies. We teach the next generation of cardiologists and cardiovascular specialists, helping patients now and in the future.
HVC recognized by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-2027
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is rated as high-performing in heart and vascular care, including aortic valve surgery, heart arrhythmia, heart attack, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, and pacemaker implantation by U.S. News & World Report in 2026-2027.
John's Way Forward
John Nolan has always led an active life. When he started feeling subtle symptoms, he found answers with the Heart and Vascular team at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
HVC Cares—Know Your Numbers and Screening Event
We bring the Community Awareness Research and Education (CARES) program to your local community. Using a dedicated CARES minivan, we meet you where you are—close to home—and offer free blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol screening.