We’re Moving Heart Care Forward
At the AdventHealth Heart and Vascular Institute, we’re elevating cardiology in Kansas City through safe and innovative procedures, rehab and recovery.
Our commitment to excellence has been recognized in many ways by national organizations, including the Joint Commission, the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is also an accredited Primary Stroke Center, delivering lifesaving care when it matters most.
We hold your care to the highest standards, so you can keep putting your heart into everything you do. Discover how we can serve you close to home.
To speak to someone from our team, call us at 913-632-9400.
Heart and Vascular Care You Can Count On
There's comfort in knowing your health is our focus. We are here to take care of your cardiovascular system so you can keep putting your whole heart into everything you do. We want to make it easy to find the right cardiologist or a location that’s convenient for you.
Know Your Risk With the HEARTaware Assessment
When it comes to your heart health, it can take just a few small changes to make a big, positive impact. Here at AdventHealth, we offer HEARTaware, a free online heart disease risk assessment designed to help you identify your risk factors for developing heart disease. Click below to participate in this quick and free heart risk assessment.
A Higher Standard of Heart Care
Our AdventHealth Shawnee Mission hospital has earned the Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association. We are one of 20 organizations nationwide to meet this rigorous standard. This certification shows our dedication to quality, safe, patient-centered cardiac care.
Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification
Outpatient Services Entrance
Our new outpatient services entrance is now open. Access Outpatient Services from 73rd Terrace, just off East Frontage Road.
- The outpatient services entrance is to the left of the Cancer Institute. It is clearly marked Outpatient Services.
- Valet is only available at the main entrance.
- When you enter, take the elevator or staircase up one level to check in for your appointment.
Have questions? Call our team at Call913-676-2112.
Resources for Your Cardiovascular Health
- Risk Assessments for Cardiac Issues
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Cardiovascular wellness depends on many factors — like age, gender and family history. While many of these factors are outside your control, a few small changes can have an immediate and positive impact on your heart health. That’s why we offer a free, online heart risk assessment to identify where and how you can make these adjustments. Our goal is to raise your awareness and reduce the risk of heart attack and many other cardiovascular conditions.
Here’s how you can identify your risk of a heart attack or a stroke:
First, complete our free heart disease assessment. The assessment only takes about 6 minutes. At the end of the free assessment, you can download a summary of your results and share them with your primary care physician, if you choose.
Based on your risk assessment, you may choose to schedule any of the three following offerings:
- A heart scan for $50.
- An ultrasound quick screen of your carotid arteries, abdominal aorta and an ABI to evaluate your risk for peripheral vascular disease for $79.
- A comprehensive review of your individual risk factors, lab results and screening results with a clinical cardiovascular specialist for $35. This takes approximately 1 hour.
- Or you may complete all three of the above services for just $99.
Heart Scan: This test uses a special X-ray called computed tomography (CT) to detect calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. It is a non-invasive test performed in the Radiology Department that takes approximately five to 10 minutes to complete. A score of zero means that no calcium has been detected and indicates a low-risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), while a higher score is associated with a greater risk for CAD. A copy of your results will be mailed to your home and sent to your primary care physician. *Please note that a calcium scoring test requires an order in the state of Kansas. Your primary care physician can either write an order for you, or you can receive an order from one of our cardiology nurse practitioners during the preventative cardiac screening.
Peripheral Vascular Screening and ABI: This is a limited screening ultrasound of the carotid arteries in your neck and the abdominal aorta using sound waves to look for blockages, narrowing, or bulging in your vessels. The ABI or Ankle-Brachial Index is an exam that compares blood pressures in your arms to your legs. An abnormal ratio indicates a restriction of blood flow.
To participate, please complete the cardiovascular risk assessment and then schedule your screening by calling Call913-676-2505.
*Please note that participants are encouraged to complete the online heart risk assessment prior to registering for any of the above screening. Please bring your results with you to the screening.
- Non-invasive Procedures
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Stress testing
- Treadmill stress electrocardiograms
- Stress echocardiography
- SPECT stress testing
Cardiac imaging
- Transthoracic echocardiography
- Transesophageal echocardiography
- SPECT cardiac amyloid scan
- Mapping cardiac CT
- Coronary CT
- Cardiac MRI
Additional non-invasive procedures
- Cardioversions
- Tilt-table testing
- Heart failure clinic
- Women’s cardiology program
- Cardio-Oncology program
- Holter and Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry monitoring
- Interventional Procedures
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- Diagnostic left heart catheterization and coronary angiography
- Percutaneous balloon angioplasty and stenting
- Intravascular ultrasound
- Optical coherence tomography
- Functional flow reserve testing
- Impella mechanical support
- Intra-aortic balloon pump
- Rotational and orbital atherectomy
- Intracoronary lithotripsy
- Pericardiocentesis
- Temporary transvenous pacemakers
- Pulmonary artery pressure monitor implantation
- Structural Procedures
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- Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVR)
- Transcatheter mitral valve edge to edge repair (TEER)
- Atrial septal closure
- PFO closure
- Left atrial appendage closure
- Electrophysiology Procedures
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- Dual chamber pacemakers
- Biventricular pacemakers
- Leadless pacemakers
- Defibrillators and biventricular defibrillators
- Subcutaneous defibrillators
- Cardiac contractility modulation
- Atrial fibrillation/flutter ablations
- Supraventricular tachycardia ablations
- Ventricular tachycardia/PVC ablations
- Electrophysiology studies
- Implantable loop recorders
- Convergent procedure
- Surgical Procedures
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Cardiothoracic
- CABG
- Aortic root and ascending aortic aneurysm repair
- Heart valve repair and replacement surgeries
- Minimally invasive left atrial appendage ligation
- CryoMaze
- Cardiac tumor resection
- Endocarditis vegetation resection
- Septal defect repairs
- Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiogram and epi-aortic Doppler
Thoracic
- Minimally invasive (VATS) lobectomy
- VATS pleurodesis
- Thymectomy
- VATS mediastinal biopsy
- We’re a Proud Supporter of Your Community’s Health
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At AdventHealth, our commitment to providing quality cardiovascular care is a passion that comes to life not only in our hospital, but throughout the community. Our unique One Day At A Time Support Group helps patients and their families adjust to lifestyle changes following a stroke. We also offer free health workshops and public education courses on subjects ranging from awareness and prevention of stroke to gardening, nutrition, and quitting smoking. The AdventHealth network provides our friends and neighbors with quality health care in a setting that’s close to home. Because strengthening the cardiovascular health of our community is the heart of what we do.
Be Informed About Potential Risk Factors
- Uncontrollable Factors
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Sugar
- Behavioral Factors
- Cholesterol and Weight
With vascular disease, there are some factors that simply cannot be controlled.
Age: Stroke risk doubles for each decade after age 55. Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) risk increases after age 50.
Gender: Men are more likely to experience heart attack and stroke than pre-menopausal women.
Heredity: African Americans and Hispanics are at greater risk, as well as people with a family history of heart disease, stroke and PVD. Treating, reducing or eliminating the risk factors that can be controlled decreases your chance of experiencing heart attack, stroke or PVD.
Learn more about uncontrollable risk factors such as genetic heart conditions so you can be informed.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the leading risk factors for heart attack, stroke and peripheral vascular disease (PVD). High blood pressure places additional stress on artery walls and can damage the lining of these walls, causing them to form a blockage or blood clot.
Remember, if your doctor has prescribed a blood pressure medication, don’t stop taking it. Not taking your medication elevates your blood pressure and significantly increases your risk. Weight control, reducing salt intake, regular exercise and taking prescribed medication will help you control your blood pressure.
Learn more about the five main blood pressure ranges, how to read your numbers and more.
Having diabetes puts you at increased risk for vascular disease. Diabetes can be controlled by following a recommended diet, controlling weight, monitoring blood sugars, exercising and taking medications as prescribed.
Stress: The key to reducing stress is learning how to manage your response to stressful situations. Chronic stress is known to increase heart rate, blood pressure and cholesterol.
Smoking: In addition to harming the lungs and causing cancer, smoking also injures blood vessel walls, speeds up hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), increases the workload on your heart and elevates blood pressure. The good news is that if you stop smoking today, your risk factor for vascular disease greatly decreases within two years.
Alcohol: Drinking large amounts of alcohol and binge drinking have been associated with an increased risk for vascular disease.
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance essential to all of the cells in your body. Normally, your liver produces all the cholesterol you require. Eating foods high in cholesterol and saturated fats will increase blood vessel damage. Being overweight strains the entire circulatory system and causes higher cholesterol levels, high blood pressure and diabetes, which increase your risk for vascular disease.
Eating a well-balanced diet low in cholesterol, saturated fats and salt will help you control your weight and maintain a healthy cholesterol level. Medications may also be prescribed to reduce cholesterol when dietary control is not adequate.
Learn more about Cholesterol tests and insights they can offer about your heart health.
Expert, Whole-Hearted Care For Your Whole Life
Breaking down barriers to better heart health. That’s what multidisciplinary care means to us. Our Kansas City Cardiology Care Coordinators can connect you to the local nutrition, exercise, and surgical experts who can help you feel better and feel whole as you continue your journey to wellness. From helping with medication management to supporting your rehabilitation progress, our approach to care is simple: We’re here to help you get from where you are now to where you want to be.
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