The Only Choice for Your Heart Care
Catholic Health's St. Francis Heart Center is New York's only specialty-designated cardiac center, recognized as one of the best in the nation. With locations across Long Island, we give you convenient access to the latest technologies and procedures that have become recognized standards and make us an unparalleled leader in cardiovascular services.
Our Areas Of Expertise
Interventional cardiology uses catheters to treat certain heart conditions. Catheterization is minimally invasive and can be used for a broad range of treatments, from diagnosing a heart issue to repairing a congenital defect. This includes precision angioplasty that uses 3D intravascular imaging to allow for precise placement of stents.
Cardiothoracic surgery includes various types of heart surgery, from conventional open-heart surgery to the newest, minimally invasive procedures.
Our congestive heart failure program offers comprehensive care for all stages of heart failure.
Electrophysiology procedures help treat arrhythmias, or problems with the rhythm of the heartbeat. We’re a leader in accurately diagnosing your arrhythmia, and then recommending and performing the best treatment for your condition.
Our heart valve centers provide comprehensive care for screening, evaluating and treating heart valve disease. Our procedures include:
- Transcatheter Aortic-Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (TMVR)
We offer a wide range of surgical and catheter-based options for treating vascular disease, including treatments for aortic abdominal aneurysm and carotid artery blockage.
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We specialize in acquired and congenital heart conditions, as well as electrical disorders of the heart, in infants, children and adolescents. Our pediatric surgeons are experts in minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
Our cardio-oncology program brings together cardiology and oncology expertise to provide optimal cardiovascular care for cancer patients during and after their treatment.
The St. Francis Heart Center Chest Pain Center at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital in Smithtown, NY, and Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, NY, provides prompt and highly skilled assessments and treatment of acute chest pain.
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Cardiovascular imaging refers to noninvasive imaging of the heart. We use the most advanced technology to quickly obtain detailed images of the heart, allowing us to detect and diagnose conditions earlier and more accurately.
Our services include:
- Cardiac CT—provides numerous detailed images of the heart and its blood vessels
- Cardiac MRI—provides high-resolution, high-definition images of the heart without using radiation
- Echocardiography—uses ultrasound, or sound waves, to produce images of the heart
- Nuclear Imaging—uses small amounts of radioactive substances to create images of the heart
Our cardiac rehabilitation program improves heart health and reduces the risk of a cardiac event. We offer supervised exercise, education and support.
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Award-Winning Care
St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center is ranked as one of the best hospitals in the nation for Heart & Vascular and as high performing in aortic valve surgery, heart attack, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Good Samaritan University Hospital and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital are rated as high performing in heart failure.
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Renewing Their Valves
Renewing Their Valves
Victor and Joan Arnao, of Amityville, recently celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary with a unique twist—they renewed their valves. The twin procedures were performed at St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center.
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St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center® Performs First Procedure Worldwide Using Latest Advancement in TAVR Surgery
St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center® Performs First Procedure Worldwide Using Latest Advancement in TAVR Surgery
St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center is the first hospital in the world to make use of the Evolut™ FX+ transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system
What Is Atrial Fibrillation?
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What Is Atrial Fibrillation?
AFib is the most common form of heartbeat arrhythmia in the United States.
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