Heart and vascular care
Caring for your heart, every day
As one of the top heart and vascular programs in the nation, Penn Medicine experts are your heart health partners. From heart valve disease and heart arrhythmia therapies to open heart surgery and heart transplants, we use the latest research and advanced treatments to help you feel better and live life more fully.
Conditions we treat
Precision treatments with our Interventional Cardiology Program
We offer advanced, minimally invasive treatments for heart and blood vessel problems. As the most experienced team in the greater Philadelphia, Lancaster, and Princeton areas, our experts deliver innovative care with exceptional outcomes, even for complex cases.
Penn Medicine’s Heart Transplant Program
A heart transplant is a lifesaving option for people with advanced heart failure. Our program is one of the most experienced in the United States, providing exceptional care and support throughout your transplant journey to help you live your best life.
The Heart Group of Lancaster General Health
The Heart Group of Lancaster General Health delivers advanced, personalized cardiovascular care right in your community. From diagnostics to surgery and rehab, their expert team offers innovative treatments and specialized clinics for lifelong heart health.
Our doctors
Our providers work with you to plan and deliver exceptional treatment and personalized care.
Locations
Our hospitals, multispecialty medical centers, pharmacies, labs and more offer outstanding, personalized care for patients all across the region.
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Patient stories
From cancer to lung failure, the team never stopped fighting
From cancer to lung failure, Joey Porch’s journey took a miraculous turn with the help of the Penn Lung Rescue team, providing a lifeline for his failing lungs. “We are forever grateful to the team at Penn. They gave my daughter her daddy back. They gave me my husband back. When things went wrong they never stopped fighting for Joey,” said Haley Porch.
Back on the road after treatment for Afib
Rick Smith’s life mantra—“The days are long, but the years are short”—serves as a reminder for him to keep living life to the fullest, whether he’s behind the wheel of a truck or enjoying time with his wife of 42 years and their daughter.
Father and son undergo bicuspid aortic valve surgery
“If you have surgery at Penn,” said Tyler Schumacher, “know you are at one of the best hospitals in the country. The care doesn’t get better than what I received.” Tyler and his dad both had heart valve surgery for their shared genetic heart valve condition.
Heart healthy and back in the race
Sanjay Shah had signed up for the Philadelphia Triathlon before he learned he need angioplasty. “I told my doctor ‘look, I have so much faith that I signed up to do a triathlon. I will cross that finish line,’” he said.
A hole in the heart repaired | Vilma's story
We were so thankful my grandmother had this option and for the team that took care of her. Everyone was so caring and explained the procedure so clearly. We felt very confident we were in good hands the entire time.
A skipped heartbeat reveals a silent and serious heart risk
“Dr. Epler said my heart would be stronger with a new valve, I would have a better quality of life, and the surgery would give me many more years.”
The right hospitals at the right time
“Knowing there was a really good hospital I had access to in my time of need was important,” said Molly Fadden, who had a smooth and swift transfer from Chester County Hospital to Penn Presbyterian during a medical emergency that required an advanced procedure. Now she’s back on her feet and recovering.
Lifesaving care for ascending aortic aneurysm
“This whole experience has been life-changing, not just for me but for my family members.”
Heart valve treatment, delivered with heart
“The entire process was outstanding, ” said Nancy Holland. I had a nurse navigator who helped me line up all of my tests and appointments. I always knew what was going on. Dr. Tran was so kind and thorough and made sure I really understood what was happening.”
A doctor cared for by colleagues knows the high standard
“I was very fortunate to have had my heart attack happen while I was in the hospital, and that my colleagues took action,” said cardiologist Mark Silidker, MD. “I received excellent care throughout the entire experience.” It was also a chance to observe his team in action. “Everyone here provides the same, high level of care and compassion to every patient.”