Heart Institute

Nationally and Internationally recognized for heart and vascular conditions.

Cardiovascular

The study and treatment of disorders of the heart and blood vessels.

The cardiovascular system is responsible for circulating blood throughout your body.

In the U.S., cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for men and women.

People with every type of cardiovascular disease, syndrome and condition can find care at Cook County Health. We provide our patients evidence-based and high-quality care through the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies available.

Cook County Health's
Cardiology Providers

Our specialized team of healthcare providers are with you through prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular conditions. Meet Cook County Health’s cardiology leaders.

Lorraine Y Bangayan, MD

Lorraine

Y. Bangayan,

MD

Jamil Dihu, DO

Jamil

B. Dihu,

DO

Rami Doukky, MD, MSc, MBA

Rami

Doukky,

MD

Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, Heart Failure, Valvular Heart Disease

Sorin Lazar, MD

Sorin

Lazar,

MD

Pacemaker implantation, defibrillator implantation, Cardiac device extraction, Supraventricular tachycardia ablation, Atrial flutter ablation, atrial fibrillation ablation, tilt table testing

Zahra J. Naheed, MD

Zahra

J. Naheed,

MD

Pediatric Cardiology

Victor M. Pelaez, MD

Victor

M. Pelaez,

MD

Invasive Cardiology

Grzegorz Pietrasik, MD

Grzegorz

Pietrasik,

MD

Cardiac Arrhythmias

Abhimanyu Saini, MD

Abhimanyu

Saini,

MD

Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Disease

Aviral Vij, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Aviral

Vij,

MD

High risk Coronary interventions, large bore access, Cardiogenic shock, Endovascular interventions for pulmonary embolism, Peripheral arterial disease

Common Conditions

Cook County Health is prepared to care for those with common and complex heart and vascular conditions including:

Coronary Artery

Occurs when the heart's blood vessels become narrowed or blocked.

Coronary artery disease

Coronary heart disease

Heart attack

Heart Defect

Occurs when there's an abnormality or defect with the structure of the heart.

Atrial septal defect

Congenital heart disease

Heart Failure

Occurs when the hearts pumping action can't work effectively.

Congestive heart failure

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Pulmonary hypertension

Heart Restriction

Occurs when a set of changes in how the heart muscle functions.

Cardiac amyloidosis

Cardiomyopathy

Heart Rhythm Abnormality

If your heartbeat is interrupted, your heart can beat too quickly, too slowly, or in an irregular way.

Arrhythmia

Cardiac arrythmias

Atrial fibrillation

Atrial flutter

Sick sinus syndrome

Supraventricular tachycardia

Ventricular tachycardia

Heart Valve

Valves open and close to regulate the flow of blood through the heart. Problems with the valves can increase the workload of your heart and can put a strain on your heart muscle.

Aortic stenosis

Aortic regurgitation

Endocarditis

Pulmonary valve stenosis

Rheumatic heart disease

Valvular heart disease

Vital Fluid Restriction

Occurs when there is a reduction of the
blood flow to he heart.

Cardiomyopathy

Edema

Heart murmur

High blood pressure
(hypertension)

High triglycerides

Pulmonary embolism

Separate lipid disorders
(high cholesterol)

Lifesaving Advancements

In our ongoing effort to provide equitable healthcare, Cook County Health is proud to provide the latest in procedures and advancements in care to our patients.

The minimally invasive TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) procedure replaces a heart valve that is not working properly to control the blood flow to your heart.

Watch the video below to learn more.

Cook County Health is one of the few safety net hospitals...that is able to offer this advanced procedure called TAVR...to any patient walking into our doors in respect of their ability to pay.

Dr. Abhimanyu Saini
Director, Structural Heart Disease Program

More Lifesaving Advancements and Facilities Offered at Cook County Health

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Cardiology Care Close to Home

With multiple community locations, Cook County Health offers heart and vascular care at the following locations.

John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

1969 W. Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 864-6000

Hospitals

Arlington Heights Health Center

3250 N. Arlington Heights Rd.,
Suite 300
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

(312) 864-0200

Community Health Centers

Belmont Cragin Health Center

5501 W. Fullerton Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639

(312) 864-0200

Community Health Centers

Robbins Health Center

13450 S. Kedzie Ave.
Robbins, IL 60472

(312) 864-0200

Community Health Centers

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Heart Institute

Nationally and Internationally recognized for heart and vascular conditions.

Cardiovascular

The study and treatment of disorders of the heart and blood vessels.

Cook County Health'sCardiology Providers

Lorraine Y Bangayan, MD

Lorraine

Y.

Bangayan,

MD

Jamil Dihu, DO

Jamil

B.

Dihu,

DO

Rami Doukky, MD, MSc, MBA

Rami

Doukky,

MD

Sorin Lazar, MD

Sorin

Lazar,

MD

Zahra J. Naheed, MD

Zahra

J.

Naheed,

MD

Victor M. Pelaez, MD

Victor

M.

Pelaez,

MD

Grzegorz Pietrasik, MD

Grzegorz

Pietrasik,

MD

Abhimanyu Saini, MD

Abhimanyu

Saini,

MD

Aviral Vij, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Aviral

Vij,

MD

Common Conditions

Coronary Artery

Heart Defect

Heart Failure

Heart Restriction

Heart Rhythm Abnormality

Heart Valve

Vital Fluid Restriction

Lifesaving Advancements

More Lifesaving Advancements and Facilities Offered at Cook County Health

Cardiology Care Close to Home​

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Cardiology Care Close to Home