Sentara Heart is a comprehensive network of providers, facilities and services working together to ensure the highest level of heart care to patients throughout the region.
Through community education, screening events, and diagnostic services, provided through physician offices, outpatient campuses and hospitals, patients have access to one of the most experienced and committed cardiac care programs available anywhere.
Sentara Heart offers patients a comprehensive range of
cardiac services that includes open heart surgery, heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices,
minimally-invasive valve surgery, electrophysiology, interventional procedures, diagnostic testing, advanced cardiac
imaging, and our exclusive Pocket EKG screening program.
In addition, the Sentara Cardiovascular Research Institute (SCRI) enables Sentara Heart to remain at the leading edge of advanced cardiac care by implementing new and promising treatments and techniques as soon as they become available. Many of these are pioneered right here, by cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and cardiac anesthesiologists who are nationally recognized for their participation in clinical trials that examine the most advanced technology and treatments for patients with heart disease.
Watch patient education videos about open heart surgery, catheterization and rehabilitation.
Related Information
Sentara Heart Hospital
Sentara Cardiovascular Research Institute
Sentara Heart 2008 Outcomes Report 
Advice from the Experts
Take Heart: Restoring Quality of Life for Patients with Advanced Cardiac Disease
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Sentara Heart Transplant Program.