Why Choose UofL Health for Heart Care?

You’ll find some of the best heart doctors in the region at UofL Health. With dedicated heart care specialists located throughout Jefferson, Bullitt and Shelby counties and beyond. Our emergency department chest pain centers and 24/7 advanced heart attack care combined with fast access to sophisticated technology and innovative treatments at Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital save lives when minutes matter most.

As an academic health system, our cardiologists, heart specialists and heart surgeons have advanced training in heart disease, conduct research and use a team approach to manage and treat your heart condition. Plus, we are teaching and training the next generation of physicians. Our collective experience in treating thousands of people with heart disease ensures you receive the best care, close to home.

For more than 25 years, the surgeons and staff members at the center have had their fingers on the pulse of the latest advances in heart care. By supporting research and education, the Rudd Heart Center leads the way in developing new technology and in training physicians from around the world on leading-edge techniques.

Our team was responsible for implanting the world's first and second AbioCor Implantable Replacement Hearts. The world's first successful heart transplant following the use of a thoracic ventricular assist device also took place at the center. In addition, our surgical teams were the first in Kentucky to perform open-heart surgery, heart transplant and implantation of the HeartMate II ventricular assist device. We were also the first in the state to offer transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).  

Our team is made up of nationally renowned cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiologists, all performing the full spectrum of invasive, non-invasive and surgical procedures. Using the most sophisticated equipment and techniques to diagnose, manage and treat heart and vascular disease, this collaborative team is among the most highly touted in the region.

Recent Accomplishments

Early Heart Attack Care

Hands-Only CPR

Heart Risk Estimator

Heart Care Locations

Heart Care Providers

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