Heart and Vascular

Our cardiologists and specialists provide the highest quality cardiovascular care for patients of all ages.

heart and vascular surgeon doctor saadat performs heart surgery with a surgical team
heart and vascular surgeon doctor saadat performs heart surgery with a surgical team
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The Best Heart Care in Western Massachusetts

Your heart is in good hands with Baystate’s cardiologists, specialists, and nurses. We have the experience, expertise, and equipment to help you get back to your best life with as little down time as possible. We deliver excellent heart and vascular care in western Massachusetts.

We Care for a Variety of Heart & Vascular Conditions

Excellent Cardiovascular Treatment

Baystate’s heart and vascular services stand out in Massachusetts. Here’s why:

  • Baystate’s Regional Heart Attack Program is known nationally for delivering life-saving care. During a heart attack, every minute counts. We can unblock your artery up to 25 minutes sooner than the national standard. In fact, Baystate is in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide when it comes to this life-saving treatment, called an angioplasty.
  • Baystate Medical Center is the only hospital in our area that can stop a heart attack instantly by unblocking an artery. And we can do this procedure 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • Baystate's Cardiac Surgery Program has earned a distinguished 3-star ranking from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for patient care and outcomes in aortic valve replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting, and mitral valve replacement and repair surgery.
  • Baystate Medical Center’s experts perform more than 80% of all cardiac surgeries in western Massachusetts. When it comes to heart surgery, we are one of the top three highest-volume medical centers in Massachusetts. This kind of experience means we are well-equipped to help you, no matter what your condition.
  • Baystate Children’s Hospital is specially designed to care for the youngest hearts. We have board-certified pediatric cardiologists and specialists, as well as resources for families—all set in a child-friendly environment.
  • The latest clinical trials: We understand that offering the very best care to you and your family means staying up-to-date on the latest drugs and techniques. Our team keeps us on the leading edge of research. Baystate staff take part in cardiology clinical trials that lead to better care and healthier outcomes.

You Deserve a Prompt, Accurate Diagnosis

As western Massachusetts’ most advanced heart and vascular hospital, you have experience and the latest technology available to help you.

We are known as one of the top hospitals in Massachusetts for heart attack treatment, coronary angioplasty, heart bypass, and valve replacement surgery, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). We also offer extensive anticoagulation services.

Plus, our cardiac catheterization laboratories are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide fast diagnosis and lifesaving treatment to people experiencing emergency symptoms. Depending on your symptoms and medical history, we may use a variety of tests to diagnose a heart condition.

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Our Clinical Trials

We have ongoing clinical trials in many medical specialties, including heart and vascular care. These trials help our patients by exploring advanced treatment options and increasing the chances those treatments will be available to them right in their communities.

Decades of Symptoms

Kalia Furnari battled nerve pain and migraines for decades until Baystate Health experts found the cause and removed a tumor from her heart.

Heart and Vascular Webinars

New Technologies in the Cardiac Cath Lab

An insider's view of the latest devices and innovations used in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab with Andrew Goldsweig, MD, MS, Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, for procedures such as valve replacement, stroke prevention, and more.

Pharmacist Role in Cardiovascular Health

Cardiac care advancement is achieved using a multidisciplinary team-based approach, which includes a clinical pharmacist practitioner. Jared Ostroff, PharmD, MBA, BCACP, BCGP, and Anna Mortali, PharmD, BCACP, discuss cardiac care and improving outcomes with pharmacologic involvement and advances.

Advancements in Bypass Surgery

David Bull, MD, Vice President and Medical Director, Heart and Vascular Program, and Cardiac Surgeon, discusses updates in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, and shares Baystate Health advances in preventing strokes during bypass surgery.

Ozempic, Zepbound, and More: Behavioral Interventions & Weight Loss Medications For Heart Health

Michele Gortakowski, MD, Endocrinologist discusses new medications and advances in medically assisted weight loss and Kathryn Jobbins DO, Internist discusses how behavioral interventions can improve weight loss efforts.

Advancements in Cardiac Surgery

Dr. Siavash Saadat, cardiac surgeon, shares the latest advancements in cardiac surgery to treat heart disease.

The Best Heart Care in Western Massachusetts

Your heart is in good hands with Baystate Health’s cardiologists, specialists, and nurses. We have the experience, expertise, and equipment to help you get back to your best life with as little down time as possible. We deliver excellent heart and vascular care in western Massachusetts.

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