This department offers
- Heart & vascular care
We provide the best care possible for the most important muscle in your body. We want you to make the most of every smile, moment and memory. Whether you need a screening, a stent or support for a heart-healthy lifestyle, we’ve got you covered.
Our heart and vascular team takes a personalized approach to diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions.
Heart & Vascular at Lutheran Hospital
Lutheran Hospital and our Wheat Ridge clinics offer a full range of heart and vascular care that brings together the region’s top heart and vascular experts to deliver exceptional care and superior outcomes, all close to home.
Award-winning care
We’re an accredited Chest Pain Center, meaning we meet the highest standards for effective and efficient evaluation and treatment for heart care. This designation is given by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), an international not-for-profit organization that focuses on transforming cardiovascular care.
Additionally, our hospital has achieved NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award from American College of Cardiology, and ranked as High Performing in Heart Failure care from US News and World Report.
Clinics Nearby
Resources
- Early Heart Attack Care (EHAC): Learn to recognize the early signs and symptoms of heart attack.
- Hands-Only CPR: Our hands can do so many things, the most important may be saving someone’s life. Learn more and find instructional resources from the American Heart Association.
- Heart Disease Risk Assessment: This tool is developed by the American College of Cardiology Foundation and is intended for use by healthcare providers and patients. It calculates the 10-year risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) using traditional risk factors such as age, sex, race, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, diabetes status, smoking status, and medication use.
Our heart care providers
Heart Programs and Services
Getting the care you need starts with finding the right heart program. Our team of experts strive to offer excellent clinical outcomes, advanced treatment options and some of the highest safety ratings for care
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