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Clinical Services at Rush Heart and Vascular Programs
Treatment and Surgery
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Learn about the Rush Outpatient Chest Pain Center,
which provides cardiac chest pain evaluation and heart attack risk assessment in a single visit.

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Program Description

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At Rush, cardiologistscardiovascular surgeons, researchers and nurse specialists take pride in providing the highest-quality heart health care available anywhere, working in teams to address the full scope of heart problems. It's this commitment to quality, along with an atmosphere of caring, that is the foundation for the trusting relationship that our patients and our physicians enjoy. Working in state-of-the-art facilities, using some of the world's most sophisticated technology, these experts are on the leading edge of diagnosis, treatment and discovery. From preventive measures to heart transplantation, they are helping to revolutionize heart care.

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Interesting, informative subject matter exploring the latest issues and advances in the field of cardiology and medicine in general.

Rush University Medical Center was designated as a chest pain center in February 2009, and it is the first academic medical center in Chicago to receive this honor. Learn more about what it means to be a chest pain center.

Services Provided

Rush has specialists devoted to diagnosing and treating virtually every type of heart problem in adults and children. Comprehensive care for treating and preventing  heart disease includes:

Rush heart patients benefit from the availability of the most advanced diagnostic techniques in heart care today. These include:

  • Comprehensive echocardiography services, including one of the only 3-D echo machines in the region.
  • PET (positron-emission tomography) scanning, which allows physicians to identify damaged heart muscle that can be saved.
  • Comprehensive stress testing procedures, including exercise, nuclear and pharmacological stress testing.
Clinical Team

At Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, multidisciplinary teams of cardiologists, cardiovascular-thoracic surgeons, researchers and nurses pool their knowledge, exchange opinions and share their observations based on their varied expertise and experiences.

Rush patients receive unparalleled care, including the latest in patient education, led by a nursing staff that is among the country's few to achieve the prestigious Magnet designation for excellence in nursing.

In addition, several physicians in the heart and vascular program at Rush have been named among Chicago's and the nation's best by Castle Connolly Ltd., a well-respected source of information about U.S. health care providers and institutions.

James Calvin, MD, is director of the Section of Cardiology at Rush. Robert S. D. Higgins, MD, is chairperson of the Department of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery. For a list of physicians at Rush specializing in cardiovascular disease and related areas, see the Find a Doctor link at left.


Contact Name
Rush Heart and Vascular Programs
Contact Phone
(888) 352-RUSH
Contact E-mail
contact_rush@rush.edu



LocationHours of Operation
Rush Professional Office Building
1725 W. Harrison Street, 11th Floor
Chicago, IL 60612

Appointments are available during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. To schedule a visit with a heart or vascular specialist at Rush, call (888) 352-RUSH. For emergent transfers, call (800) 250-3609.


Included in this section:

Ask an Expert: Information about the Rush Outpatient Chest Pain Center for nonemergency chronic chest pain or discomfort.

Center for Congenital and Structural Heart Disease: Information on the Rush Center for Congenital and Structural Heart Disease at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, which brings together world-renowned experts in the fields of pediatric and adult congenital and structural heart diseases.

Chest Pain Center, Outpatient: Information about the Rush Outpatient Chest Pain Center for nonemergency chronic chest pain or discomfort.

Electrophysiology, Arrhythmia and Pacemaker Program: One of the busiest electrophysiology programs in the area, Rush provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options--from medications to ablation therapy--for patients with irregular heartbeats and congestive heart failure in Chicago and the nation.

Endovascular Services: At Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, specialists in endovascular therapy take a multidisciplinary approach, from the initial consultation to postoperative care. This therapeutic approach enables them to provide personalized treatment plans for everything from blocked blood vessels

General Cardiology and Cardiovascular Services: Physicians in the heart and vascular program at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, offer comprehensive care for all patients, from the sickest patients who need heart transplants to those at risk for developing heart disease.

Heart Failure & Heart Transplant Program - Physician Guide: The Rush Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Program offers specialized treatment and follow-up care for people at all stages of heart failure, including those who require heart transplantation.

Heart Failure Treament and
Cardiac Transplant Program
: The Rush Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Program at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, offers specialized treatment and follow-up care for people at all stages of heart failure, including those who require heart transplantation.

Heart Health - Early Detection Center: The Preventive Cardiology Center at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, offers state-of-the-art risk assessment and risk management services for patients with coronary heart disease and people at high risk for developing heart disease.

Heart Health Portal: Rush University Medical Center offers its patients access to a scientifically based program to help put into practice the lifestyle skills that are important for heart health.

Interventional Cardiology Treatment: The interventional cardiology program at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, is a leader in the nonsurgical diagnosis and treatment of narrowed arteries that supply blood to the heart and other parts of the body. They've led the way in the search for better methods for diagnosis and

Pediatric Cardiovascular Treatment and Care Services: Rush Children's Hospital at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, provides complete clinical services for the diagnosis and treatment of congenital and acquired heart disease in children and young adults.

Pulmonary Heart Disease
Screening and Treatment
: The Rush Center for Pulmonary Heart Disease at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with pulmonary hypertension and its complications.

Rush Vein Specialists: Board-certified vascular surgeons with expertise treating a full spectrum of venous conditions, including varicose veins and venous insufficiency.

Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: Working in state-of-the art facilities, using some of the world's most sophisticated technology, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, are on the leading edge of diagnosis, treatment and discovery.

Women's Heart Health Center: The Rush Heart Center for Women is the only heart program in Chicago devoted exclusively to women. It's part of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, commitment to women's health.



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Ask an Expert
Cardiology (General)
Cardiovascular Services (Pediatric)
Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery
Chest Pain Center, Outpatient
Congenital and Structural Heart Disease
Electrophysiology
Endovascular Services
Heart Failure and Heart Transplant
Heart Health Portal
Information for Physicians
Interventional Cardiology
Preventive Cardiology
Pulmonary Heart Disease Center
Vein Specialists
Women's Heart Center


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