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Stanford University Medical Center's legacy of research and clinical care has led to consistent recognition of Stanford Hospital & Clinics as one of the most prestigious institutions for heart care in the world.
Stanford is consistently ranked in US News & World Report's Honor Roll of US Hospitals and in the top cardiac programs in the nation.
The Heart Center at Stanford Hospital & Clinics provides patients and referring physicians the broadest possible range of treatments, allowing the best choice for individual needs based on the most up-to-date therapies and services.
Philosophy of Patient Care
Each year, more than 5,000 patients from around the world come to Stanford to receive the most advanced care for cardiovascular diseases - from the days when open heart surgery was a novelty to today when microscopic revascularization can create new channels for blood flow in diseased hearts.
Interdisciplinary Team Approach
We offer an interdisciplinary team approach to all our patients. We believe this approach offers the best possible outcomes through the most thorough clinical diagnosis and robust course of treatment possible from our arsenal of clinical and research solutions.
We further enhance our overall efforts by making communication an important aspect of our patient care philosphy. Communication is something we take seriously in maintaining strong working relationships with each patient and their families.
Evolving Health Care for Heart Patients
Stanford medical professionals remain dedicated to humanizing treatment, and all members of the clinical team work together to assure patients of the most personalized service possible during what can be a difficult time.
In addition to services that include emotional counseling and help with travel, Stanford has developed a model case management program to smooth the patient's path through complex treatments.
As individuals become more involved in their own care, they realize that quality varies among health care institutions. The success of bypass surgery, transplants, and other highly technical procedures relates directly to the experience of the physicians and hospital. Centers performing a high volume of procedures, like Stanford, experience better outcomes.
While health care evolves, Stanford continues to be a benchmark in the delivery of patient-centered care and embraces the challenges that a consumer-oriented health care structure will demand.