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.

Abhimanyu Saini, MD
Abhimanyu
Saini,
MD
Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Disease
Grzegorz Pietrasik
Grzegorz Pietrasik, MD
Grzegorz
Pietrasik,
MD
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Jamil Dihu, DO
Jamil
B.
Dihu,
DO
Aviral Vij, MD, FACC, FSCAI
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
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
Rami Doukky, MD, MSc, MBA
Rami
Doukky,
MD
Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, Heart Failure, Valvular Heart Disease
Victor M. Pelaez, MD
Victor
M.
Pelaez,
MD
Invasive Cardiology
Lorraine Y Bangayan, MD
Lorraine
Y.
Bangayan,
MD
Zahra J. Naheed, MD
Zahra
J.
Naheed,
MD
Pediatric Cardiology

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.

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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.
 

More Lifesaving Advancements and Facilities Offered at Cook County Health

Cardiology Care Close to Home​

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

1969 W. Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 864-6000
Hospitals

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

(312) 864-0200
Community Health Centers

5501 W. Fullerton Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639

(312) 864-0200
Community Health Centers

13450 S. Kedzie Ave.
Robbins, IL 60472

(312) 864-0200
Community Health Centers
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CCH Holiday Hours

Stroger Hospital and Provident Hospital are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 911, or go to your nearest emergency department.

CCH Health Centers will be open limited hours for the holidays.

Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 28, 2024: CLOSED

Christmas Eve – Tuesday, December 24, 2024: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Christmas Day – Wednesday, December 25, 2024: CLOSED

New Year’s Eve – Tuesday, December 31, 2024: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1, 2025: CLOSED