Heart & Vascular

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

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Heart health advice for every age

    Heart health advice for every age

    Take the best possible care of your heart. It’s never too early to start.

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  • Are you at risk for heart disease? Take this short quiz to learn more.

    Are you at risk for heart disease? Take this short quiz to learn more.

    Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Prevention starts with knowing your own risk.

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  • For heart health, small changes make a big difference

    For heart health, small changes make a big difference

    A Swedish expert has some tips for maintaining your best health and preventing heart disease. Learn more.

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  • New training simulator supports ECMO excellence at Swedish

    New training simulator supports ECMO excellence at Swedish

    A Swedish Foundation-funded device offers realistic patient scenarios for advanced cardiac care team training.

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  • Clinical research expands treatment for heart valve disease

    Clinical research expands treatment for heart valve disease

    An expert at Swedish explains how recently released results from three clinical studies are bringing new hope to people with heart valve disease.

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  • Swedish is a destination for innovative, world-class care

    Swedish is a destination for innovative, world-class care

    Seattle’s KING 5 TV hosted a panel of sought-after Swedish specialists for a conversation about advanced treatments at Swedish and why patients from around the world choose us for their care.

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  • Know your risk. Take our heart health quiz today.

    Know your risk. Take our heart health quiz today.

    This quick quiz can help you understand your risk factors so you can keep your health as healthy as possible.

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  • This summer, reduce your sodium intake with small changes

    This summer, reduce your sodium intake with small changes

    Making small changes to your food choices and cooking habits can make a big difference in your health.

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  • Providence Swedish is nationally recognized for providing high-quality stroke care

    Providence Swedish is nationally recognized for providing high-quality stroke care

    The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines awards for proven dedication to best practices and life-saving care.

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  • How to respond to heart attacks and cardiac arrest

    How to respond to heart attacks and cardiac arrest

    Learn more about how CPR and automated external defibrillators can save a life.

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