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Expert Care Close to Home

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  • Each year, thousands of patients trust their heart and vascular care to Northside Hospital Heart Institute (NHHI)
  • NHHI has more than 100 expert cardiovascular providers available at a moment’s notice, when moments matter most
  • More than 55 heart and vascular locations throughout metro Atlanta and north Georgia, with services across five hospital locations, all providing the unparalleled Northside Hospital experience

Comprehensive Care Within A Single System

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From preventative care to complex procedures, NHHI can take care of your every need with subspecialized experts trained in:

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Cardio-Obstetrics
  • Cardio-Oncology
  • Cardiovascular Anesthesia
  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Cardiovascular Research
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
  • Electrophysiology/Heart Rhythm Disorders
  • General Cardiology
  • Heart Failure Therapy
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Structural Heart & Valvular Care
  • Vascular Surgery

Awards and Accolades

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  • All five hospitals are designated as Emergency Cardiac Care Centers by Georgia Department of Public Health.
  • All five NHHI hospitals received the American Heart Association Gold or Silver recognition for severe heart attack care.
  • Northside Hospital Atlanta and Northside Hospital Forsyth received the Women’s Choice Award for the best hospitals for heart care in Georgia.
  • Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accredited in Echocardiography and Peripheral Vascular testing.
  • Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses for Intensive Care Unit at Northside Hospital Gwinnett.
  • Cardio-Oncology Center of Excellence.
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Programs & Treatments

General Cardiology

From congenital heart defects to the most complex cardiovascular conditions, experienced heart specialists at Northside Hospital help you control your heart health.

Interventional Cardiology

At Northside Hospital Heart Institute, interventional cardiologists use advanced diagnostic procedures with minimally invasive techniques to treat the most complex heart conditions. 

Cardiac Surgery

As leaders in robot-assisted minimally invasive cardiac surgery, our team at Northside Hospital Heart Institute has the specialized surgical expertise to improve your heart health.

Electrophysiology/Heart Rhythm Disorders

Our team of physicians provides consultative, diagnostic and disease management services for patients with heart rhythm issues. 

Meet Our Team

Cardiac Surgery

Azad Karim, MD Specialties: Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Lourens Willekes, MD Specialties: Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Alan Winston, MD Specialties: Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery
James Wolfe, MD Specialties: Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery

In the News

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Virginia’s story: A journey of care, rehab and hope

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Andrew’s story: Genuine compassion shown by staff

Andrew Walter of Maryland shares how Northside staff demonstrated true compassion during an emergency...

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BEAT PULMONARY EMBOLISM WITH ECPR

Evelyn – Patient Story

Each year, about a million people in the U.S. suffer from pulmonary embolism (PE), with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Evelyn Henry recounts her harrowing experience, from the initial struggle to breathe to the miraculous intervention that saved her life.

Evelyn's Story

Heart & Vascular Care News                  

Heart Care News is a quarterly clinical newsletter published by Northside Hospital Heart Institute. Each issue highlights various aspects of cardiovascular care at Northside, including new technology, recent expansions in services, research and clinical trial updates, upcoming educational and community events, as well as physician commentary reflecting on national cardiology news and conferences.

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NHHI Heart Care News Archive

NHHI Heart Care News
Summer 2024 | Vol. 3, Issue 2

NHHI Heart Care News Vol 3-2 2024

Research Excellence

Led by Cindy L. Grines MD, MSCAI, FACC, Chief Scientific Officer, Northside Hospital Heart Institute participates in clinical trials (medical research studies) to improve how we prevent, diagnose, and treat heart disease. These trials help advance medical treatment while giving participating patients an opportunity to receive novel therapies that otherwise would not currently be available.

"Research allows physicians to interact with experts across the globe, and to be among the first to know about new breakthroughs, rather than waiting years for written quidelines to be updated. It is essential for continuing to provide up to date and cutting edge CV care to our patients. Participation in research trials has been proven to improve patient outcomes."

 

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