At UCSF Health, we specialize in the kind of exceptional care required to meet the challenges of advanced heart and vascular conditions. With treatments ranging from minimally invasive heart surgery to limb-preserving vascular procedures to pioneering techniques for arrhythmias, our providers are experts in managing even the most complicated cases. We use state-of-the-art techniques to save lives and help our patients recover quickly. Many of these treatments were developed and refined right here at UCSF.
UCSF brings world-class expertise to heart and vascular care
UCSF’s 35 years of heart transplant experience
A leader in treating advanced heart failure, UCSF performed nearly 80 heart transplants in 2023. Learn about our care team's commitment to cutting-edge technologies and techniques.
New arrhythmia treatment allows for faster, safer recovery
An innovative therapy being tested at UCSF uses targeted electrical pulses to treat atrial fibrillation (Afib), dramatically reducing the associated risks and treatment time.
First-of-its-kind amputation prevention center offers hope for the toughest cases
For patients with vascular conditions, this UCSF center combines multidisciplinary specialists in numerous fields with groundbreaking research to offer treatments and personalized follow-up care not available at most facilities.
Why choose UCSF?
World-class expertise
Our heart and vascular experts have advanced training in all cardiology subspecialties. Patients from all over the Bay Area, across the nation and beyond come to UCSF because we excel at treating every kind of heart condition, from the common to the rare and complex.
Convenient, comprehensive care
Gentler approaches
Innovative treatments
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Patient stories

Awards & recognition
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Among the top hospitals in the nation
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One of the nation's best for heart & vascular surgery
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Rated high-performing hospital for heart attack
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Rated high-performing hospital for heart bypass surgery
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Rated high-performing hospital for heart failure