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Sign up for the COMPLIMENTARY Becker's Hospital Review CEO Report & CFO Report E-Weeklies at www.BeckersHospitalReview.com or call (800) 417-2035 43 100 Hospitals With Great Heart Programs By Ellie Rizzo Becker's Hospital Review's has named "100 Hospitals With Great Heart Programs." The Becker's editorial team selected these hospitals based on recognition for quality care, clinical awards and research contributions to cardiovascular care. These hospitals have received recognition as outstanding providers of cardiovascular services by U.S. News & World Report, Truven Health Analytics, Blue Cross Blue Shield, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. been recognized by the American College of Cardiology Foundation. Note: This list is not an endorsement of included hospitals or associated healthcare providers, and hospitals cannot pay to be included. Hospitals are presented in alphabetical order. Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center (Milwaukee). Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center's Cardiac Specialty Center specializes in the treatment of complex heart conditions, including adult congenital heart disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Marfan's syndrome and valvular heart disease. Aurora St. Luke's was named to U.S. News & World Report's list of 50 hospitals with top cardiology and heart surgery programs in 2013-14. Abbott Northwestern Hospital (Minneapolis). The physicians at the Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital have a 96 percent patient recommendation rate and treat tens of thousands of patients each year. The institute provides highly specialized services, such as its center for genetic arrhythmias. The institute recently earned a place on the U.S. News & World Report's list of top 25 hospitals for heart care and heart surgery. Adventist Medical Center (Portland, Ore.). Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular at Adventist Medical Center is one of three accredited chest pain centers in Oregon. Adventist Medical Center was one of 164 hospitals to receive the American College of Cardiology Foundation's Platinum Performance Achievement Award in 2013, recognizing the hospital's high standard of care for heart attack patients. It is also a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center for cardiac care. 100 Hospitals With Great Heart Programs Sponsored by: Advocate Christ Medical Center (Oak Lawn, Ill.). The Heart and Vascular Institute at Advocate Christ Medical Center has performed the most open-heart surgeries of any hospital in Illinois. Advocate Christ Medical Center was named to U.S. News & World Report's list of top 50 hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery in 2013-14. It is also a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center for cardiac care. Allen Memorial Hospital (Waterloo, Iowa). Allen Memorial Hospital's Allen Heart and Vascular Center is one of 164 hospitals nationwide to receive two consecutive "exceptional heart care" ratings from the American College of Cardiology Foundation. Allen Memorial is also a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center for heart care. It was named to Truven Health Analytics' 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in 2012. AnMed Health (Anderson, S.C.). AnMed Health Heart and Vascular Center offers comprehensive cardiac services, cardiac rehabilitation and access to cardiovascular research trials. AnMed is a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center for cardiac care and has also Aspirus Wausau (Wis.) Hospital. Aspirus Wausau's Aspirus Heart and Vascular Institute prides itself on its 30-minute door-to-balloon time for patients experiencing cardiac arrest. Aspirus Wasau is a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center for heart care, and it has also been recognized by the American College of Cardiology Foundation. Barnes-Jewish Hospital (St. Louis). The Heart and Vascular Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital cares for the largest number of cardiac patients in the St. Louis area and features a 21-bed cardiac intensive care unit for postoperative cardiac and thoracic surgery care. Barnes-Jewish was named to U.S. News & World Report's list of 50 hospitals with top cardiology and heart surgery programs in 2013-14. Baptist Hospital East (Louisville, Ky.). Baptist Hospital East provides comprehensive cardiology services and programs, including its Congestive Heart Failure Clinic and Cardiovascular Heart Awareness Program. The center is a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center for cardiac care and was one of 164 hospitals to receive the American College of Cardiology Foundation's Platinum Performance Achievement Award in 2013, recognizing the hospital's high standard care for heart attack patients. Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital (Dallas). Baylor Heart and Vascular Center was the first hospital in North Texas dedicated to the exclusive care of cardiovascular patients. The hospital has received extensive accolades from many major healthcare organizations recognizing its excellence in care, including The Joint Commission, the American Heart Association, The American College of Cardiology Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield and the American Nurses Credentialing Center, among others. Beaumont Hospital (Royal Oak, Mich.). Beaumont Hospital's Heart and Vascular Center of was the first to prove the usefulness of 64-slice CT scanners in locating coronary blockages in acute chest pain patients. The hospital was named to U.S. News & World Report's list of 50 hospitals with top cardiology and heart surgery programs, and it is also a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center for cardiac care.