Cardiac Care

Early detection of possible conditions is critical to good health, and that goes for your cardiac care as well. The cardiology experts at Jackson Heart Institute are ready to help evaluate and screen patients from throughout South Florida.

Our patients and referring physicians know that they can count on our comprehensive institute to evaluate conditions that could affect the heart, such as high blood pressure or cholesterol, smoking, diabetes or a family history of heart issues.

For all patients who need our cardiology services, we offer a variety of minimally-invasive diagnostic tests, such as:

• Cardiac CT scan
• Cardiac MRI scan
• Cardiac perfusion scan
• Echocardiogram
• Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
• Exercise EKG
• Nuclear stress test

If we uncover any conditions or issues with your heart during routine care, you’ll have access to an incredible network of cardiac care.

That’s because, aside from routine cardiology care, Jackson Heart Institute is proud to be home to South Florida’s most comprehensive heart surgery program, offering leading-edge cardiac surgery care, including minimally invasive surgery for faster recovery and fewer scars.

Supported by the unmatched multidisciplinary teams of Jackson Health System, we can help patients with underlying conditions or multiple medical problems.

Our surgical specialties include:

• Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Minimally invasive procedure to remove a blockage of blood supply to the heart
• Heart Valve Surgery: The latest techniques and technology to repair or replace damaged heart valves
• Minimally Invasive Surgical Ablation: Treating an arrhythmia with surgery before it becomes dangerous to your life or health
• Vascular and Endovascular Procedures: Treating issues with arteries or veins, specializing in aortic root reconstruction, carotid artery surgery, and more
• Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Repairing issues such as leaking valves, holes in the heart walls, unusual vein and artery connections, and more
• Transcatheter Valve Repairs: Minimally invasive surgery to repair or replace valves without opening the chest, including TAVR and MitraClip
• Cardiac Catheterization & Electrophysiology: Using advanced imaging technology, specialized catheters, and tiny biomedical devices to repair heart damage
• Cardiothoracic Surgery: Minimally invasive surgery for less pain, faster recovery, and fewer scars, specialties include biopsies, lung tumor removal, esophagectomy, and more
• Heart Failure & Transplantation Program: Collaborating with the Miami Transplant Institute to replace failing organs