The Heart and Vascular Center team includes cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular medicine specialists (cardiologists), vascular surgeons, and other specialized providers who are experts in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of the full range of heart and vascular diseases.
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Often called simply "heart disease," cardiovascular disease refers to conditions and diseases of the heart and blood vessels, which carry blood throughout the body. Cardiovascular disease can dramatically affect your health. Narrowing of blood vessels can cause a heart attack or stroke, impair walking, or result in limb loss. Heart failure, heart valve problems, and arrhythmia—when the heart beats too fast or too slow—can affect how well the heart works.
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Our treatments and services
Our specialists focus on all types of cardiovascular diseases and conditions, as well as on the development of new, more effective approaches to prevention and treatment.
Cardiac surgery
Expert surgical treatment of conditions ranging from common to rare disorders of the heart
Our advanced surgical options range from open surgeries for mitral valve repair and heart bypass, to minimally invasive approaches performed in collaboration with interventional cardiologists.
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Robotic mitral valve surgery
Minimally invasive robotic surgery for mitral valve repair and replacement
Dartmouth Health is the only health system in northern New England offering robotic mitral valve surgery, using da Vinci® robotic technology for minimally invasive valve repair and replacement that reduces surgical risks, shortens hospital stays, and speeds up recovery.
Cardiovascular medicine
Diagnosis and management of a wide range of acquired and congenital cardiovascular diseases
We offer expertise in general cardiology along with specialized areas including:
- Adult congenital heart disease
- Heart failure and pulmonary hypertension
- Electrophysiology
- Interventional and structural cardiology
- Preventative cardiology
- Vascular medicine
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Vascular surgery
Specialized expertise in medical, endovascular, and surgical therapies for diseases that affect the arteries and veins
Our emphasis is on prevention and medical treatment when possible, and less invasive, interventional approaches where appropriate.