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Heart-pounding Joy Is Possible
A Lancaster man with aortic valve regurgitation was fortunate to have access to a heart surgeon at Lancaster General Hospital who repaired his leaking aortic valve using a minimally invasive procedure.
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Nationally Recognized Cardiovascular Care for Your Lifelong Journey
Through our Heart & Vascular Institute, Central Pennsylvanians have access to nationally recognized cardiovascular care close to home. We offer world-class heart and vascular care in our comprehensive vascular surgery program and 18 subspecialty heart clinics.
Each clinic specializes in a specific area of cardiovascular care, including heart failure, cardiothoracic surgery and electrophysiology. You benefit from advanced treatments and the connection, warmth and support that are hallmarks of our community hospital.
Heart and Vascular Care: The Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Advantage
We are the only health system in the Lancaster area to offer the full range of complex and advanced cardiovascular procedures and therapies. And our recent multi-million-dollar renovation ensures the continuation of our leading-edge heart and vascular services well into the future. We stay at the forefront of modern cardiovascular medicine to ensure our communities have access to this lifesaving and life-improving care.
We also offer:
Multidisciplinary team of specialists: Internationally and nationally recognized experts from The Heart Group of Lancaster General Health offer a range of office-based services and perform inpatient procedures at Lancaster General Hospital. The Heart Group works side-by-side with renowned surgeons from LG Health Physicians Cardiothoracic Surgery and vascular specialists from LG Health Physicians Surgical Group. This team-based approach ensures you receive coordinated care that leads to the best possible outcomes.
State-of-the-art technology: Advanced technology is a cornerstone of our programs. Our hybrid operating room (OR)—one of few in the Lancaster region—provides new options for people who need complex procedures like transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR). It also enables us to offer minimally invasive options that reduce treatment times and complications and provide faster recoveries.
Research and clinical trials: Our participation in research keeps our providers current on the latest evidenced-based approaches. It also gives our patients the opportunity to benefit from advanced therapies before they’re released to the public. Read more about our heart and vascular clinical trials and research.
Our Lancaster Cardiology Services
We offer care for all your cardiovascular needs, including:
- Preventive tools and education
- Advanced diagnostic tools, including heart imaging and tests
- Medical and surgical treatments for the full scope of cardiovascular conditions Specialized clinics for the management and support of chronic cardiovascular diseases
- Cardiac and vascular rehab
Our Advanced Cardiology and Vascular Specialties
Learn more about the advanced care we offer in our vascular medicine and cardiology specialty areas:
- Cardio-Oncology
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Congenital Heart Disease Treatment in Adults
- Electrophysiology Clinic
- Heart Failure Clinic
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatment Clinic
- Interventional Cardiology
- Mechanical Circulatory Support
- Preventive Cardiology and Apheresis Clinic
- Structural Heart Program
- Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)
- VAD and LVAD Clinic
- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
- Women's Heart Health Clinic
Heart Risk Assessment
Learn your heart age and reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease by taking our Heart Risk Assessment.
Peripheral Artery Disease Risk Profiler
Discover your risk for peripheral artery disease (PAD)—and steps you can take to stay healthy—by taking our Peripheral Artery Disease Risk Profiler.
Make an Appointment
To make an appointment at the Heart & Vascular Institute, call 717-544-8300.
In This Section...
Heart Imaging and Tests
We diagnose heart problems using the full range of heart imaging tests. Count on faster, accurate results at 15 convenient heart testing locations.
Cardiology Specialty Areas
We provide specialized heart care close to home in 18 subspecialty heart clinics. See our cardiology specialty areas.
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Our vascular specialists offer complete care for people with vascular diseases, using the latest open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.
Heart and Vascular Clinical Trials and Research
View our latest research and clinical trials that focus on advancing heart health.
Cardiovascular Team
Our cardiovascular team includes cardiologists and doctors from The Heart Group and nationally renowned cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons.
Our Heart and Vascular Locations
We offer easy access to world-class cardiovascular care at heart and vascular clinics and cardiology offices across Central Pennsylvania.
Heart and Vascular Patient Stories
Learn why our patients chose the heart and vascular services at Lancaster General Health.
Heart Health Blogs
Find articles, health tips and patient stories to help you maintain and improve your heart health.
ACE Award Nomination
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