Heart & Vascular

Expert advice about how to prevent, diagnose and treat adult and pediatric cardiovascular conditions

  • “You are going to get the TLC you need from this team. It’s world-class care.”

    “You are going to get the TLC you need from this team. It’s world-class care.”

    After a concerning hypertension diagnosis, this patient "trusted the process" and found comfort and expertise at the Providence Swedish Hypertension Clinic. Learn more.

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  • Swedish's hypertension clinic helps patients manage a complex condition

    Swedish's hypertension clinic helps patients manage a complex condition

    This unique clinic supports patients with complex and uncontrolled hypertension, especially in underserved communities where patients have less access to this specialized care. Learn more.

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  • Why the pain of a “broken heart” can be more than a metaphor

    Why the pain of a “broken heart” can be more than a metaphor

    A Providence Swedish expert explains Broken Heart Syndrome, a serious heart condition triggered by intense emotion. Learn more.

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  • A life saved at the gym: How quick action, CPR and AED made the difference

    A life saved at the gym: How quick action, CPR and AED made the difference

    Providence Swedish cardiologist Neil Siecke, M.D., was working out when a pickleballer collapsed the gym's court. “The moment I saw him, I knew we didn’t have time to wait." Learn more.

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  • Hypertension is a silent and deadly threat

    Hypertension is a silent and deadly threat

    Providence Swedish’s hypertension clinic aims to reduce healthcare disparities with specialized treatment and targeted interventions. Learn more.

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  • A doctor's persistence and a daughter's love saved this Seattle dad's life

    A doctor's persistence and a daughter's love saved this Seattle dad's life

    Expert care from a Providence Swedish family medicine doctor and his daughter’s firm advice convinced John Wald to seek care that revealed a hidden, deadly danger. Learn more.

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  • A son's legacy, a mother's gratitude

    A son's legacy, a mother's gratitude

    Lee Stanley's late son was a Providence Swedish caregiver deeply committed to his colleagues and community. When Stanley needed heart surgery, that community was there for her every step of the way.

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  • Time to get care: This scientist’s smart watch detected an irregular heartbeat, which led to a life-changing diagnosis.

    Time to get care: This scientist’s smart watch detected an irregular heartbeat, which led to a life-changing diagnosis.

    Josh Smith was healthy, athletic and surprised when he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. He shares how treatment at Providence Swedish’s AFib Clinic has him “feeling fantastic.”

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  • The Providence Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute is transforming cardiovascular care in the Pacific Northwest

    The Providence Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute is transforming cardiovascular care in the Pacific Northwest

    Watch this video to meet some of our cardiovascular experts and learn what makes Providence Swedish home to some of the nation's best heart care. Learn more.

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  • His care team's full court press kept this NBA vet alive

    His care team's full court press kept this NBA vet alive

    A torn aorta nearly killed former Seattle SuperSonic James Donaldson. Providence Swedish caregivers kept him in a winning mindset during his recovery journey. Watch the video.

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  • TAVR was just the right procedure for one patient's "rusty" heart valve

    TAVR was just the right procedure for one patient's "rusty" heart valve

    Providence Swedish is a leader in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, a safer alternative to heart surgery which has less downtime. Watch the video.

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  • Your Health: Today & Beyond. A healthy future you starts today at Providence Swedish.

    Your Health: Today & Beyond. A healthy future you starts today at Providence Swedish.

    Watch this KING5 special to learn more about our experts who are practicing tomorrow's medicine today.

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  • New study: bouts of anger can take a toll on your heart

    New study: bouts of anger can take a toll on your heart

    Research showed that even short episodes of anger can damage blood vessels and increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.

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  • Heart experts perform surgery for seminar audience

    Heart experts perform surgery for seminar audience

    A team of cardiovascular experts at Swedish performed heart surgery at the annual CRT educational forum, sharing expertise with an international audience.

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  • Wearable and personal heart monitors are increasingly popular

    Wearable and personal heart monitors are increasingly popular

    Can these devices really help patients? A Swedish expert weighs in.

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  • Understanding deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

    Understanding deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

    Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a dangerous condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in the thigh, lower leg or pelvis. A heart expert at Swedish outlines symptoms and care options.

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  • In groundbreaking heart valve trial, Swedish is recognized as a global leader

    In groundbreaking heart valve trial, Swedish is recognized as a global leader

    The MR Repair trial ranks Providence Swedish's echocardiography lab as a top-performing site for the advancement of mitral valve care. Learn more.

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  • Swedish hospitals are once again recognized with prestigious stroke and diabetes care awards

    Swedish hospitals are once again recognized with prestigious stroke and diabetes care awards

    The American Heart Association presents the annual Get With The Guidelines awards for data-supported achievements in innovation and excellence in patient care. Learn more.

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  • Providence Swedish earns national recognitions from the American Heart Association

    Providence Swedish earns national recognitions from the American Heart Association

    Dedication to best practices in life-saving stroke and diabetes care garners multiple Get With The Guidelines awards.

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  • Understanding atrial fibrillation, or AFib

    Understanding atrial fibrillation, or AFib

    A cardiologist outlines atrial fibrillation, or AFib, and explains why more people under 65 are being diagnosed with this common heart rhythm disorder.

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