The Heart Institute at Virginia Mason: The Region’s Cardiac Care Leader
Outstanding Outcomes. The Heart Institute has received several cardiac awards of distinction, including No. 1 in Washington for interventional procedures, best in the Seattle area for overall cardiac services and cardiology and five-star ratings forangioplasty/stent and valve replacement. The Heart Institute at Virginia Mason is ranked among the best in Washington for cardiac surgery. (2006 HealthGrades® Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™)
Experienced and Innovative. In 2007, VM cardiologists performed nearly 20,000 procedures, and VM cardiothoracic surgeons performed more than 300 operations. Heart Institute specialists have pioneered the introduction of innovative surgical techniques, anticoagulation management, cardiovascular risk reduction and diagnostic and interventional cardiology.
“Know Your Numbers!”
A cholesterol test is a key component of good medical practice that is taken
to monitor your health, along with your blood pressure, weight and blood
glucose levels. The National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines
recommend that everyone 20 years of age and older have their cholesterol
level measured once every five years. If your cholesterol is high, your
physician may monitor your cholesterol levels more frequently.
