Effective treatment starts with the right test to pinpoint the problem. Tests we offer include: 

  • Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

  • Angiogram/Angiography (arteriogram)

  • Ankle-brachial indices 

  • Cardiac catheterization

  • Cardiac computed tomography angiography 

  • Cardiac MRI

  • Cardiopulmonary metabolic stress testing

  • Carotid doppler

  • ECG/Cardiac Event/Holter monitoring

  • Echocardiogram

  • Electrophysiology studies

  • Exercise stress testing

  • Nuclear stress testing

  • Pulmonary function test 

  • Vascular ultrasound

After diagnostic testing, our heart team will tailor your treatment plan to your unique needs and heart condition.

We have many specialty clinics and programs for patients with particular heart and vascular conditions, giving you the care and support you need.

At UW Health, we provide a full range of services for conditions affecting your heart and circulatory system (blood vessels), including expert preventive care and innovative treatments.

Note: Not all services are available at all locations.

Research and clinical trials offer hope to many who live with heart conditions. Our experts use cutting-edge research techniques to evaluate new diagnostic tests and treatments for your heart.

Our providers based in Madison are faculty at the University of Wisconsin and recognized nationally for their work with stem cells, which can help regenerate tissues and organs so they work better. Our early research shows stem cell therapy might help treat heart attacks and heart failure.

We're committed to helping you live longer and more healthfully.

Learn how to take part in a clinical trial

Among the nation's best

Our congenital heart surgery program based in Madison received the highest rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. This means our outcomes are better than expected based on the complexity we encounter, and some of the best in the country.

U.S. News & World Report High Performing Heart & Vascular
Heart and vascular was rated as high performing by U.S. News & World Report.

Heart conditions we treat include:

Conditions affecting veins and arteries that we treat include: 

  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm 

  • Aortic aneurysm 

  • Aortic aneurysm dissection 

  • Aortic valve disease (aortic regurgitation and aortic stenosis) 

  • Arterial disease of the arms and legs (peripheral vascular disease) 

  • Carotid artery disease 

  • Coarctation of the aorta 

  • Compartment syndrome (chronic) 

  • High blood pressure (hypertension)

  • Renal artery disease 

  • Thoracic aortic aneurysm / Thoraco-abdominal aneurysm 

  • Varicose veins 

  • Vascular disease (arterial and venous)

Some heart or vascular conditions can be treated by medication alone. For others, surgery, a special device or a minimally invasive procedure may be necessary. Treatments we offer include:

  • Ablation

    • Radiofrequency ablation

    • Cryoablation

  • Amputation

  • Angioplasty

  • Aortic valve-sparing surgery

  • Atrial septal defect repair

  • Cardiac rehabilitation

  • Cardiac resynchronization therapy 

  • Cardioversion

  • Carotid artery stent

  • Carotid and peripheral blood vessel revascularization

  • Carotid surgery and intervention

  • Endoscopic surveillance

    • Regular

    • Fluorescence

  • Endovascular aneurysm repair with fenestrated endograft stent

  • Heart bypass (coronary artery bypass graft surgery)

  • Heart transplant

  • Implantable cardioverter defibrillators

  • In situ vein bypass for limb salvage

  • Laser lead extraction

  • Left atrial appendage closure (Watchman implant)

  • LVAD (Left ventricular assist devices) 

  • Limb salvage

  • Maze procedure (surgical)

  • Mitral valve surgery

  • Mitraclip

  • Pacemakers

  • Photodynamic therapy

  • Renal stenting

  • Robotic thymectomy

  • Stents (drug-eluting stents)

  • Surgical ventricular remodeling

  • TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)

  • Thoracic aortic aneurysm repair (endovascular graft)

  • Thoracic aortic aneurysm repair (open surgical)

  • Total artificial heart

  • Transmyocardial laser revascularization 

  • Valve repair or replacement surgery (minimally invasive)

  • Varicose vein therapy (minimally invasive)

  • Vena cava filter

If you’ve been told your treatment options are limited or you require complex surgery, consider our Second Opinion Program. With our large team of specialists and many resources, we offer nearly every procedure available. We’ll make sure you know about all your possibilities.

  • Arbor Gate Clinic Electrophysiology Clinic
    • 2601 W Beltline Hwy Ste 200 / Madison, WI
    • (608) 287-2434
  • Arbor Gate Clinic Faint and Fall Clinic
    • 2601 W Beltline Hwy Ste 200 / Madison, WI
    • (608) 287-2434
  • Arbor Gate Clinic Heart Clinic
    • 2601 W Beltline Hwy Ste 200 / Madison, WI
    • (608) 287-2434
  • Arbor Gate Clinic Heart Failure Program
    • 2601 W Beltline Hwy Ste 200 / Madison, WI
    • (608) 263-1690
  • Eastpark Medical Center Heart Clinic
    • 4621 Eastpark Blvd / Madison, WI
    • (608) 915-0200
  • Eastpark Medical Center Electrophysiology Clinic
    • 4621 Eastpark Blvd / Madison, WI
    • (608) 915-0200
  • Eastpark Medical Center Heart Failure Program
    • 4621 Eastpark Blvd / Madison, WI
    • (608) 915-0200
  • Eastpark Medical Center Preventive Cardiology Clinic
    • 4621 Eastpark Blvd / Madison, WI
    • (608) 915-0200
  • Science Dr Medical Center Heart Clinic
    • 621 Science Dr / Madison, WI
    • (608) 263-1530
  • University Hospital Cardiac Surgery Clinic
    • 600 Highland Ave / Madison, WI
    • (608) 263-1530
  • University Hospital Heart Clinic
    • 600 Highland Ave / Madison, WI
    • (608) 263-1530
  • University Hospital Interventional Cardiology Clinic
    • 600 Highland Ave / Madison, WI
    • (608) 263-1530
  • 1340 Charles St Clinic Heart Clinic
    • 1340 Charles St Suite 300 / Rockford, IL
    • (779) 696-5888
  • Heart Hospital
    • 1401 E State St, (Charles St. entrance) / Rockford, IL
    • (779) 696-6102
  • 1340 Charles St Clinic Heart Clinic Heart Failure Program
    • 1340 Charles St Suite 300 / Rockford, IL
    • (779) 696-8800
  • Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam Cardiovascular Medicine Clinic
    • 705 S University Ave Suite 500 / Beaver Dam, WI
    • (608) 915-2300
  • Fort HealthCare Cardiovascular Medicine Clinic
    • 611 Sherman Ave E / Fort Atkinson, WI
    • (920) 568-6567
  • Fort HealthCare Electrophysiology Clinic
    • 611 Sherman Ave E / Fort Atkinson, WI
    • (920) 568-6567
  • La Farge Medical Clinic VMH Cardiovascular Medicine Clinic
    • 206 N Mill St / La Farge, WI
    • (608) 625-4039
  • Marshfield Medical Center River Region - Stevens Point Campus Heart Failure Program
    • 4100 WI-66 / Stevens Point, WI
    • (715) 387-5301
  • Mile Bluff Clinic Electrophysiology Clinic
    • 1040 Division St / Mauston, WI
    • (608) 847-7355
  • Prevea Allouez Health Center Heart Failure Program
    • 1821 S Webster Ave / Green Bay, WI
    • (920) 873-6800
  • Portage Clinic (Regional) Cardiovascular Medicine Clinic
    • 2977 County Hwy CX / Portage, WI
    • (608) 745-3399
  • Sauk Prairie Hospital Cardiovascular Medicine Clinic
    • 250 26th St Suite 120 / Prairie du Sac, WI
    • (608) 643-6060
  • Reedsburg Area Medical Center Cardiovascular Medicine Clinic
    • 2000 N Dewey Ave / Reedsburg, WI
    • (608) 593-6050
  • University Hospital Thoracic Surgery Clinic
    • 600 Highland Ave / Madison, WI
    • (608) 263-7502
  • 1 S Park St Medical Center Vascular Surgery Clinic
    • 1 S Park St / Madison, WI
    • (608) 263-8915
  • Eastpark Medical Center Vascular Surgery Clinic
    • 4621 Eastpark Blvd / Madison, WI
    • (608) 914-0700
  • Junction Rd Medical Center Vascular Surgery Clinic
    • 451 Junction Rd / Madison, WI
    • (608) 263-8915
  • Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam Vascular Surgery Clinic
    • 705 S University Ave Suite 500 / Beaver Dam, WI
    • (608) 915-2300
  • Fort HealthCare Vascular Surgery Clinic
    • 611 Sherman Ave E / Fort Atkinson, WI
    • (920) 568-6567
  • Southwest Health Center Vascular Surgery Clinic
    • 1400 Eastside Rd / Platteville, WI
    • (608) 330-6010
  • Portage Clinic (Regional) Vascular Surgery Clinic
    • 2977 County Hwy CX / Portage, WI
    • (608) 745-3399
  • Reedsburg Area Medical Center Vascular Surgery Clinic
    • 2000 N Dewey Ave / Reedsburg, WI
    • (608) 593-6050
  • Sauk Prairie Hospital Vascular Surgery Clinic
    • 250 26th St Suite 120 / Prairie du Sac, WI
    • (608) 643-6060

Heart care is a team effort. At UW Health, our heart specialists bring unique knowledge, skills and experience to provide you the best care possible.

Our team includes cardiologists, as well as cardiac and vascular surgeons. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurse coordinators are among the professionals who might be part of your care team. We bring in others, such as health psychologists, nutritionists and exercise physiologists, as needed.

Our team diagnoses, monitors and manages all types of heart disease. In a heart emergency, you can be confident you’ll get the best possible care with us. University Hospital in Madison is ranked among the nation’s top heart hospitals.

Through treatment and beyond, UW Health is here for you

At the age of 36, Joe had a heart attack. He had emergency treatment at UW Health. That treatment and the support he received through our cardiac rehabilitation program gave him a new lease on life.

Watch Joe's story