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Heart and Vascular

The UCSF Heart and Vascular Center is home to a world-class team of cardiologists, heart surgeons, vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists and other specialists. We provide the highest-quality care for all heart conditions, from the most common to the rare and complex.

We focus on prevention and on encouraging heart-healthy lifestyles, but also offer the most state-of-the-art treatments available. Many of these therapies were developed right here at UCSF, including ablation to treat arrhythmias and cardiac resynchronization to treat heart failure.

We also conduct a wide range of research projects and are committed to improving heart care on all fronts: prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Awards & recognition

  • U S  News and World Report badge recognizing UCSF as part of its 2024 to 2025 Honor Roll

    Among the top hospitals in the nation

  • U S News and World Report badge recognizing UCSF among the Best Hospitals for Heart and Vascular, 2024-2025

    One of the nation's best for heart & vascular surgery

  • U S News and World Report badge recognizing UCSF among the High Performing Hospitals for Heart Attack, 2024-2025

    Rated high-performing hospital for heart attack

  • U S News and World Report badge recognizing UCSF among the High Performing Hospitals for Heart Bypass Surgery, 2024-2025

    Rated high-performing hospital for heart bypass surgery

  • U S News and World Report badge recognizing UCSF among the High Performing Hospitals for Heart Failure, 2024-2025

    Rated high-performing hospital for heart failure

Patient stories

UCSF's first patient to receive a total artificial heart

Surgeons implanted a temporary pump system to replace Hans Oviedo's heart as he awaits a transplant.

"Symphony" of care saves patient after heart attacks

John went into cardiac arrest at home, then his heart stopped twice in the hospital. He made a full recovery, thanks to the timely interventions of his cardiac team.

Avoiding open heart surgery with minimally invasive valve replacement

Born with a heart condition, Russell faced the prospect of a third valve replacement surgery. A gentler procedure helped minimize the risk and recovery time.

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