What are heart and circulation conditions?
Heart and circulation conditions affect how we breathe and how nutrients like oxygen are delivered to different parts of our body by our blood. Heart attacks, cardiomyopathy, angina, congestive heart failure and vascular conditions can cause dangerous slowdowns or interruptions in this delivery system. In turn, these conditions can result in low energy levels and restricted physical activity.

- Dr. Jean Rouleau, Medical Director, HC

Many impressive advancements have been made in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases in the past 30 years. New treatments have made cardiac and vascular surgery much safer for patients, leading to higher survival rates and marked improvement in symptoms.

UHN's Heart and Circulation Program
UHN's HC program provides world-class cardiovascular care. One of the largest programs of its kind in North America, we are a major referral centre. Our program offers resources and expertise prepared to deal with even the most complex patient cases.

Our multidisciplinary team includes physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, dieticians and other allied health professionals with special training in cardiac and vascular conditions and its treatment. Each year, our innovative surgery techniques and outstanding cardiology interventions attract hundreds of visiting professors and trainees from around the globe.

Heart and Circulation Care Areas

• Cardiology
• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiac Care and Heart Health (formerly Secondary Prevention)
• Cardiac Diagnostics
• Cardiovascular
• Vascular Surgery

World-class care with a patient-centred approach
While our program is large and renowned, we maintain a focus on treating individual patients with compassion and respect. Our team excels at working together to help patients and families at every stage of their care. Well-known for our high patient satisfaction record, we are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our cardiac and vascular patients.